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Ingraham v. Wright

Docket: 75-6527
Citation: 430 U.S. 651 (1977)
Petitioner: Ingraham
Respondent: Wright

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Abstract

Argument: November 2-3, 1976
Decision: Tuesday, April 19, 1977
Issues: Criminal Procedure, Cruel and Unusual Punishment, Non-Death Penalty
Categories: children, cruel and unusual punishment, education, eighth amendment, juveniles

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

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Decision: 5 votes for Wright, 4 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Amendment 8: Cruel and Unusual Punishment
Voted with the majority
Burger
Voted with the minority, joined White's dissent
Brennan
Voted with the majority
Stewart
Wrote a dissent
White
Voted with the minority, joined White's dissent
Marshall
Voted with the majority
Blackmun
Wrote the majority opinion
Powell
Voted with the majority
Rehnquist
Wrote a dissent, joined White's dissent
Stevens
Full Opinion by Justice Lewis F. Powell, Jr.

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