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Bennett v. New Jersey

Docket: 83-2064
Citation: 470 U.S. 632 (1985)
Petitioner: Bennett
Respondent: New Jersey

Case Media

Abstract

Argument: Tuesday, January 8, 1985
Decision: Tuesday, March 19, 1985
Issues: Federalism, Miscellaneous

Advocates

Mary Ann Burgess (on behalf of Respondent)
Michael W. McConnell (on behalf of Petitioner)

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

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Decision: 6 votes for Bennett, 2 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Elementary and Secondary Education
Did not participate
Powell
Voted with the majority
Burger
Voted with the majority
Brennan
Voted with the majority
White
Voted with the minority, joined Stevens' dissent
Marshall
Voted with the majority
Blackmun
Voted with the majority
Rehnquist
Wrote a dissent
Stevens
Wrote the majority opinion
O'Connor
Full Opinion by Justice Sandra Day O'Connor

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