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Jenness v. Fortson

Docket: 5714
Citation: 403 U.S. 431 (1971)
Appellant: Jenness
Appellee: Fortson

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Abstract

Oral Argument: Monday, March 1, 1971
Decision: Monday, June 21, 1971
Issues: Civil Rights, Ballot Access

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 Ideology)

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Full Opinion: Civil Rights, Ballot Access: 9 - 0
Voted with the majority, joined Stewart's opinion
Douglas
Voted with the majority, joined Stewart's opinion
Brennan
Voted with the majority, joined Stewart's opinion
Marshall
Voted with the majority, concurred with Stewart's opinion
Black
Voted with the majority, concurred with Stewart's opinion
Harlan
Voted with the majority, authored an opinion
Stewart
Voted with the majority, joined Stewart's opinion
White
Voted with the majority, joined Stewart's opinion
Blackmun
Voted with the majority, joined Stewart's opinion
Burger

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