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Mackey v. United States

Docket: 36
Citation: 401 U.S. 667 (1971)
Petitioner: Mackey
Respondent: United States

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Abstract

Argument: Wednesday, October 21, 1970
Decision: Monday, April 5, 1971
Issues: Criminal Procedure, Retroactivity

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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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Decision: 7 votes for United States, 2 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: retroactive application of a constitutional right
Voted with the majority
Burger
Voted with the minority, joined Douglas' dissent
Black
Wrote a dissent
Douglas
Wrote a special concurrence
Harlan
Wrote a special concurrence
Brennan
Voted with the majority
Stewart
Wrote the judgment of the Court
White
Voted with the majority, joined Brennan's concurrence
Marshall
Voted with the majority
Blackmun
Judgment of the Court by Justice Byron R. White

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