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Abstract

Argument: Wednesday, February 24, 1971
Decision: Monday, April 26, 1971
Issues: Civil Rights, Statutory Poverty Law

Advocates

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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: 9 votes for Java, 0 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Social Security, as amended, including Social Security Disability Benefits Reform Act, but excluding Medicare, Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income, and Aid to Families with Dependent Children
Wrote the majority opinion
Burger
Voted with the majority
Black
Wrote a regular concurrence
Douglas
Voted with the majority
Harlan
Voted with the majority
Brennan
Voted with the majority
Stewart
Voted with the majority
White
Voted with the majority
Marshall
Voted with the majority
Blackmun
Full Opinion by Chief Justice Warren E. Burger

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The Oyez Project, California Human Resources Dept. v. Java, 402 U.S. 121 (1971),
available at: <http://www.oyez.org/cases/1970-1979/1970/1970_507/>
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