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Smith v. United States

Docket: 75-1439
Citation: 431 U.S. 291 (1977)
Petitioner: Smith
Respondent: United States

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Abstract

Argument: Wednesday, December 8, 1976
Decision: Monday, May 23, 1977
Issues: First Amendment, Obscenity, Federal

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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 United States, 4 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: 18 U.S.C. 1461
Voted with the majority
Burger
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
Wrote the majority opinion
Blackmun
Wrote a regular concurrence
Powell
Voted with the majority
Rehnquist
Wrote a dissent
Stevens
Full Opinion by Justice Harry A. Blackmun

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