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Abstract

Argument: Tuesday, January 12, 1971
Decision: Monday, June 21, 1971
Issues: Economic Activity, Governmental Liability

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Facts of the Case

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

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Decision: 6 votes for Bivens, 3 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Amendment 4: Fourth Amendment
Wrote a dissent
Burger
Wrote a dissent
Black
Voted with the majority
Douglas
Wrote a special concurrence
Harlan
Wrote the majority opinion
Brennan
Voted with the majority
Stewart
Voted with the majority
White
Voted with the majority
Marshall
Wrote a dissent
Blackmun
Full Opinion by Justice William J. Brennan, Jr.

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