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California v. Sierra Club

Docket: 79-1252
Citation: 451 U.S. 287 (1981)
Petitioner: California
Respondent: Sierra Club
Consolidated: No. 79-1502

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Abstract

Argument: Wednesday, January 21, 1981
Decision: Tuesday, April 28, 1981
Issues: Judicial Power, Standing to Sue, Private or Implied Cause of Action

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Facts of the Case

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Question

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Conclusion

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Ideology)

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Decision: 9 votes for California, 0 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: 33 U.S.C. 403
Voted with the majority
Marshall
Voted with the majority
Brennan
Wrote a regular concurrence
Stevens
Voted with the majority
Blackmun
Wrote the majority opinion
White
Voted with the majority, joined Rehnquist's concurrence
Stewart
Voted with the majority, joined Rehnquist's concurrence
Powell
Voted with the majority, joined Rehnquist's concurrence
Burger
Wrote a special concurrence
Rehnquist
Full Opinion by Justice Byron R. White

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