Oyez: Townsend v. Swank, 404 U.S. 282 (1971), U.S. Supreme Court Case Summary & Oral Argument

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Townsend v. Swank

Docket:	70-5021
Citation:	404 U.S. 282 (1971)
Appellant:	Townsend
Appellee:	Swank
Consolidated:	No. 70-5032

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Argument:	Monday, November 8, 1971
Decision:	Monday, December 20, 1971
Issues:	Civil Rights, Constitutional Poverty Law

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Decision: 7 votes for Townsend, 0 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC--provisions of the Social Security Act)

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Full Opinion by Justice William J. Brennan, Jr.

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