Oyez: Kissinger v. Reporters Committee, 445 U.S. 136 (1980), U.S. Supreme Court Case Summary & Oral Argument

Kissinger v. Reporters Committee

Case Media

Abstract

Argument:	Wednesday, October 31, 1979
Decision:	Monday, March 3, 1980
Issues:	Privacy, Freedom of Information Act

Advocates

William Alsup	(on behalf of the Federal parties)
William A. Dobrovir	(on behalf of the Military Audit Project)
David Ginsburg	(on behalf of the Petitioner Kissinger)
Robert M. Sussman	(on behalf of the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press)

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

None

Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

Decision: 5 votes for Kissinger, 2 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Freedom of Information, Sunshine, or Privacy Act

Marshall

Blackmun

Burger

Brennan

Stewart

White

Powell

Rehnquist

Stevens

Full Opinion by Justice William H. Rehnquist

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