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Department Of State v. Washington Post Co.

Docket: 81-535
Citation: 456 U.S. 595 (1982)
Petitioner: Department Of State
Respondent: Washington Post Co.

Case Media

Abstract

Argument: Wednesday, March 31, 1982
Decision: Monday, May 17, 1982
Issues: Privacy, Freedom of Information Act

Advocates

Kenneth S. Geller (on behalf of the Petitioners)
David E. Kendall (on behalf of the Respondent)

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Ideology)

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Decision: 9 votes for Department Of State, 0 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Freedom of Information, Sunshine, or Privacy Act
Voted with the majority
Marshall
Voted with the majority
Brennan
Voted with the majority
Blackmun
Voted with the majority
Stevens
Voted with the majority
White
Voted with the majority
Powell
Voted with the majority
O'Connor
Voted with the majority
Burger
Wrote the majority opinion
Rehnquist
Full Opinion by Justice William H. Rehnquist

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