The Oyez Project Virtual Tour of the Supreme Court Building

Abstract

Argument: Monday, January 10, 1977
Decision: Thursday, June 9, 1977
Issues: Privacy, Abortion, Including Contraceptives
Categories: contraception, freedom of speech, privacy, standing

Advocates

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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: 7 votes for Population Services International, 2 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Due Process
Voted with the minority
Burger
Wrote the majority opinion
Brennan
Voted with the majority
Stewart
Wrote a special concurrence
White
Voted with the majority
Marshall
Voted with the majority
Blackmun
Wrote a special concurrence
Powell
Wrote a dissent
Rehnquist
Wrote a regular concurrence
Stevens
Full Opinion by Justice William J. Brennan, Jr.

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The Oyez Project, Carey v. Population Services International, 431 U.S. 678 (1977),
available at: <http://www.oyez.org/cases/1970-1979/1976/1976_75_443/>
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