Oyez: Pennhurst State School v. Halderman, 451 U.S. 1 (1981), U.S. Supreme Court Case Summary & Oral Argument

Pennhurst State School v. Halderman

Case Media

Abstract

Argument:	Monday, December 8, 1980
Decision:	Monday, April 20, 1981
Issues:	Civil Rights, Rights of Handicapped
Categories:	fourteenth amendment, handicapped, mental health, mental retardation

Advocates

Drew S. Days, III	(on behalf of the United States as Respondent)
David Ferleger	(on behalf of the Respondents Terri Lee Halderman et al)
Thomas K. Gilhool	(on behalf of the Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Citizens as Respondent)
Joel I. Klein	(on behalf of Petitioners Pennhurst Parents-Staff Association)
Thomas M. Kittredge	(on behalf of the Petitioners Suburban Counties et al)
Allen C. Warshaw	(on behalf of the Petitioners Pennhurst State School and Hospital et al)

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

None

Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

Decision: 6 votes for Pennhurst State School, 3 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: 42 U.S.C. 6010

Burger

Brennan

Stewart

White

Marshall

Blackmun

Powell

Rehnquist

Stevens

Full Opinion by Justice William H. Rehnquist

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