The Oyez Project Virtual Tour of the Supreme Court Building

Abstract

Oral Argument: Wednesday, March 3, 1971
Decision: Monday, April 26, 1971
Issues: Civil Rights, Constitutional Poverty Law

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Facts of the Case

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Question

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Conclusion

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

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Full Opinion: Civil Rights, Constitutional Poverty Law: 5 - 3
Voted with the majority, joined Black's opinion
Burger
Voted with the majority, authored an opinion
Black
Did not participate
Douglas
Voted with the majority, joined Black's opinion
Harlan
Voted with the minority, joined Marshall's dissent
Brennan
Voted with the majority, joined Black's opinion
Stewart
Voted with the majority, joined Black's opinion
White
Voted with the minority, authored a dissent
Marshall
Voted with the minority, joined Marshall's dissent
Blackmun

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The Oyez Project, James v. Valtierra, 402 U.S. 137 (1971),
available at: <http://www.oyez.org/cases/1970-1979/1970/1970_154/>
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