Oyez: Federal Open Market Committee v. Merrill, 443 U.S. 340 (1979), U.S. Supreme Court Case Summary & Oral Argument

Federal Open Market Committee v. Merrill

Docket:	77-1387
Citation:	443 U.S. 340 (1979)
Petitioner:	Federal Open Market Committee
Respondent:	Merrill

Case Media

Abstract

Argument:	Wednesday, December 6, 1978
Decision:	Wednesday, June 27, 1979
Issues:	Privacy, Freedom of Information Act

Advocates

Not available

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

None

Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Ideology)

Decision: 7 votes for Federal Open Market Committee, 2 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Freedom of Information, Sunshine, or Privacy Act

Marshall

Brennan

Stevens

White

Blackmun

Stewart

Powell

Burger

Rehnquist

Full Opinion by Justice Harry A. Blackmun

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