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Marks v. United States

Docket: 75-708
Citation: 430 U.S. 188 (1977)
Petitioner: Marks
Respondent: United States

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Abstract

Argument: November 1-2, 1976
Decision: Tuesday, March 1, 1977
Issues: First Amendment, Obscenity, Federal

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

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Decision: 5 votes for Marks, 4 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Due Process
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
Voted with the majority
Blackmun
Wrote the majority opinion
Powell
Voted with the majority
Rehnquist
Wrote a dissent
Stevens
Full Opinion by Justice Lewis F. Powell, Jr.

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