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Greenholtz v. Nebraska Penal Inmates

Docket: 78-201
Citation: 442 U.S. 1 (1979)
Petitioner: Greenholtz
Respondent: Nebraska Penal Inmates

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Abstract

Argument: Wednesday, January 17, 1979
Decision: Tuesday, May 29, 1979
Issues: Due Process, Prisoners' Rights

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

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Decision: 5 votes for Greenholtz, 4 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Due Process
Wrote the majority opinion
Burger
Voted with the minority, joined Marshall's dissent
Brennan
Voted with the majority
Stewart
Voted with the majority
White
Wrote a dissent
Marshall
Voted with the majority
Blackmun
Wrote a dissent
Powell
Voted with the majority
Rehnquist
Voted with the minority, joined Marshall's dissent
Stevens
Full Opinion by Chief Justice Warren E. Burger

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