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Jefferson v. Hackney

Docket: 70-5064
Citation: 406 U.S. 535 (1972)
Appellant: Jefferson
Appellee: Hackney

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Abstract

Argument: Tuesday, February 22, 1972
Decision: Tuesday, May 30, 1972
Issues: Civil Rights, Constitutional Poverty Law

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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: 5 votes for Hackney, 4 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Equal Protection
Voted with the majority
Burger
Wrote a dissent
Douglas
Voted with the minority, joined Douglas' dissent, joined Marshall's dissent
Brennan
Voted with the minority, joined Marshall's dissent
Stewart
Voted with the majority
White
Wrote a dissent
Marshall
Voted with the majority
Blackmun
Voted with the majority
Powell
Wrote the majority opinion
Rehnquist
Full Opinion by Justice William H. Rehnquist

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