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Montana v. United States

Docket: 79-1128
Citation: 450 U.S. 544 (1981)
Petitioner: Montana
Respondent: United States

Case Media

Abstract

Argument: Wednesday, December 3, 1980
Decision: Tuesday, March 24, 1981
Issues: Civil Rights, Indians, State Jurisdiction Over

Advocates

Louis F. Claiborne (on behalf of the United States as Respondent)
Thomas J. Lynaugh (on behalf of the Crow Tribe of Indians as Respondent)
Urban L. Roth (on behalf of the Petitioners)

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

None

Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

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Decision: 6 votes for Montana, 3 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: 11 Stat. 749
Voted with the majority
Burger
Voted with the minority, joined Blackmun's dissent
Brennan
Wrote the majority opinion
Stewart
Voted with the majority
White
Voted with the minority, joined Blackmun's dissent
Marshall
Wrote a dissent
Blackmun
Voted with the majority
Powell
Voted with the majority
Rehnquist
Wrote a regular concurrence
Stevens
Full Opinion by Justice Potter Stewart

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