Oyez: United States v. Donovan, 429 U.S. 413 (1977), U.S. Supreme Court Case Summary & Oral Argument

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United States v. Donovan

Docket:	75-212
Citation:	429 U.S. 413 (1977)
Petitioner:	United States
Respondent:	Donovan

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Abstract

Argument:	Wednesday, October 13, 1976
Decision:	Tuesday, January 18, 1977
Issues:	Criminal Procedure, Search and Seizure, Crime Control Act

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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: Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets, National Firearms, Organized Crime Control, Comprehensive Crime Control, or Gun Control Acts, except for RICO (q.v.) portion

Burger

Brennan

Stewart

White

Marshall

Blackmun

Powell

Rehnquist

Stevens

Full Opinion by Justice Lewis F. Powell, Jr.

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