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Georgia v. United States

Docket: 72-75
Citation: 411 U.S. 526 (1973)
Appellant: Georgia
Appellee: United States

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Abstract

Argument: Wednesday, February 21, 1973
Decision: Monday, May 7, 1973
Issues: Civil Rights, Voting Rights Act of 1965

Advocates

Lawrence G. Wallace (argued the cause for the United States)

Facts of the Case

None

Question

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Conclusion

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

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Decision: 6 votes for United States, 3 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Voting Rights Act of 1965
Wrote a special concurrence
Burger
Voted with the majority
Douglas
Voted with the majority
Brennan
Wrote the majority opinion
Stewart
Wrote a dissent
White
Voted with the majority
Marshall
Voted with the majority
Blackmun
Wrote a dissent, joined White's dissent
Powell
Voted with the minority, joined White's dissent
Rehnquist
Full Opinion by Justice Potter Stewart

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