Bivens v. Six Unknown Fed. Narcotics Agents

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Bivens v. Six Unknown Fed. Narcotics Agents - Oral Argument
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Case Basics
Docket No.: 
301
Petitioner: 
Bivens
Respondent: 
Six Unknown Fed. Narcotics Agents
Decided By: 
Burger Court (1970-1971)
Opinion: 
403 U.S. 388 (1971)
Location No location information present.

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The Oyez Project, Bivens v. Six Unknown Fed. Narcotics Agents , 403 U.S. 388 (1971)
available at: (http://oyez.org/cases/1970-1979/1970/1970_301)
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Question: 

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Conclusion: 

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Decisions

Decision: 6 votes for Bivens, 3 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Amendment 4: Fourth Amendment

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