Same-sex Marriage Deep Dive

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FRANCIS v. HENDERSON

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Case Basics

Docket No.

74-5808

Petitioner

Francis

Respondent

Henderson

Heard By

Burger Court (1975)

Decided By

Burger Court (1975-1981)

Opinion

425 U.S. 536 (1976)

Argued

December 9-10, 1975

Decided

Monday, May 3, 1976

Term:

1970-1979
- 1975

Facts of the Case

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Question

None

Argument

Francis v. Henderson - Oral Argument, Part 1

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Francis v. Henderson - Oral Argument, Part 2

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Francis v. Henderson - Opinion Announcement

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Conclusion

Decision: 6 votes for Henderson, 1 vote(s) against
Legal provision: 28 USC 2241-2255 (habeas corpus)

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