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Alexander v. Virginia

Docket: 71-1315
Citation: 413 U.S. 836 (1973)
Petitioner: Alexander
Respondent: Virginia

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Abstract

Argument: Thursday, October 19, 1972
Decision: Monday, June 25, 1973
Issues: First Amendment, Obscenity, State

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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 Alexander, 4 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Amendment 1: Speech, Press, and Assembly
Voted with the majority
Burger
Wrote a dissent
Douglas
Wrote a dissent
Brennan
Voted with the minority, joined Brennan's dissent
Stewart
Voted with the majority
White
Voted with the minority, joined Brennan's dissent
Marshall
Voted with the majority
Blackmun
Voted with the majority
Powell
Voted with the majority
Rehnquist
Per Curiam with Argument

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