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Flynt v. Ohio

Docket: 80-420
Citation: 451 U.S. 619 (1981)
Petitioner: Flynt
Respondent: Ohio

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Abstract

Argument: Tuesday, March 24, 1981
Decision: Monday, May 18, 1981
Issues: First Amendment, Obscenity, State

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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 Seniority)

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Decision: 5 votes for Ohio, 4 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: 28 U.S.C. 1257
Voted with the majority
Burger
Voted with the minority, joined Stewart's dissent
Brennan
Wrote a dissent
Stewart
Voted with the majority
White
Voted with the minority, joined Stewart's dissent
Marshall
Voted with the majority
Blackmun
Voted with the majority
Powell
Voted with the majority
Rehnquist
Wrote a dissent
Stevens
Per Curiam with Argument

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