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Splawn v. California

Docket: 76-143
Citation: 431 U.S. 595 (1977)
Petitioner: Splawn
Respondent: California

Case Media

Abstract

Oral Argument: Wednesday, March 23, 1977
Decision: Monday, June 6, 1977
Issues: First Amendment, Obscenity, State

Advocates

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Facts of the Case

None

Question

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Conclusion

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

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Full Opinion: First Amendment, Obscenity, State: 5 - 4
Voted with the majority, joined Rehnquist's opinion
Burger
Voted with the minority, authored a dissent, joined Stewart's dissent, joined Stevens' dissent
Brennan
Voted with the minority, joined Brennan's dissent, authored a dissent, joined Stevens' dissent
Stewart
Voted with the majority, joined Rehnquist's opinion
White
Voted with the minority, joined Brennan's dissent, joined Stewart's dissent, joined Stevens' dissent
Marshall
Voted with the majority, joined Rehnquist's opinion
Blackmun
Voted with the majority, joined Rehnquist's opinion
Powell
Voted with the majority, authored an opinion
Rehnquist
Voted with the minority, authored a dissent
Stevens

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