Oyez: Heckler v. Turner, 470 U.S. 184 (1985), U.S. Supreme Court Case Summary & Oral Argument

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Heckler v. Turner

Docket:	83-1097
Citation:	470 U.S. 184 (1985)
Petitioner:	Heckler
Respondent:	Turner

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Abstract

Argument:	Tuesday, October 9, 1984
Decision:	Wednesday, February 27, 1985
Issues:	Civil Rights, Statutory Poverty Law

Advocates

Mark N. Aaronson	(on behalf of the respondents)
Carter G. Phillips	(on behalf of the petitioner)

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Ideology)

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Decision: 9 votes for Heckler, 0 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC--provisions of the Social Security Act)

Marshall

Brennan

Stevens

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Powell

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O'Connor

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Full Opinion by Justice Harry A. Blackmun

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