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Montana v. Blackfeet Tribe

Docket: 83-2161
Citation: 471 U.S. 759 (1985)
Petitioner: Montana
Respondent: Blackfeet Tribe

Case Media

Abstract

Argument: Tuesday, January 15, 1985
Reargument: Tuesday, April 23, 1985
Decision: Monday, June 3, 1985
Issues: Civil Rights, Indians, State Jurisdiction Over

Advocates

Deirdre Boggs (on behalf of the Petitioners)
Edwin S. Kneedler (as amicus curiae supporting the Respondent)
Jeanne S. Whiteing (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: 6 votes for Blackfeet Tribe, 3 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: 25 U.S.C. 396
Voted with the majority
Burger
Voted with the majority
Brennan
Wrote a dissent
White
Voted with the majority
Marshall
Voted with the majority
Blackmun
Wrote the majority opinion
Powell
Voted with the minority, joined White's dissent
Rehnquist
Voted with the minority, joined White's dissent
Stevens
Voted with the majority
O'Connor
Full Opinion by Justice Lewis F. Powell, Jr.

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