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Fbi v. Abramson

Docket: 80-1735
Citation: 456 U.S. 615 (1982)
Petitioner: Fbi
Respondent: Abramson

Case Media

Abstract

Argument: Monday, January 11, 1982
Decision: Monday, May 24, 1982
Issues: Privacy, Freedom of Information Act

Advocates

Kenneth S. Geller (on behalf of the Petitioners)
Sharon T. Nelson (on behalf of the Respondent)

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 Fbi, 4 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Freedom of Information, Sunshine, or Privacy Act
Voted with the majority
Burger
Voted with the minority, joined Blackmun's dissent
Brennan
Wrote the majority opinion
White
Voted with the minority, joined O'Connor's dissent
Marshall
Wrote a dissent
Blackmun
Voted with the majority
Powell
Voted with the majority
Rehnquist
Voted with the majority
Stevens
Wrote a dissent
O'Connor
Full Opinion by Justice Byron R. White

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