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Morrissey v. Brewer

Docket: 71-5103
Citation: 408 U.S. 471 (1972)
Petitioner: Morrissey
Respondent: Brewer

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Abstract

Argument: Tuesday, April 11, 1972
Decision: Thursday, June 29, 1972
Issues: Due Process, Prisoners' Rights

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

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Decision: 9 votes for Morrissey, 0 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Due Process
Wrote the majority opinion
Burger
Wrote a special concurrence
Douglas
Wrote a special concurrence
Brennan
Voted with the majority
Stewart
Voted with the majority
White
Voted with the majority, joined Brennan's concurrence
Marshall
Voted with the majority
Blackmun
Voted with the majority
Powell
Voted with the majority
Rehnquist
Full Opinion by Chief Justice Warren E. Burger

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