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Batterton v. Francis

Docket: 75-1181
Citation: 432 U.S. 416 (1977)
Petitioner: Batterton
Respondent: Francis

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Abstract

Argument: Tuesday, April 19, 1977
Decision: Monday, June 20, 1977
Issues: Civil Rights, Statutory Poverty Law

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Ideology)

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Decision: 5 votes for Batterton, 4 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC--provisions of the Social Security Act)
Voted with the minority, joined White's dissent
Brennan
Voted with the minority, joined White's dissent
Marshall
Voted with the minority, joined White's dissent
Stevens
Wrote a dissent
White
Voted with the majority
Stewart
Wrote the majority opinion
Blackmun
Voted with the majority
Powell
Voted with the majority
Burger
Voted with the majority
Rehnquist
Full Opinion by Justice Harry A. Blackmun

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