Oyez: Bender v. Williamsport Area School Dist., 475 U.S. 534 (1986), U.S. Supreme Court Case Summary & Oral Argument

Bender v. Williamsport Area School Dist.

Docket:	84-773
Citation:	475 U.S. 534 (1986)
Petitioner:	Bender
Respondent:	Williamsport Area School Dist.

Case Media

Abstract

Argument:	Tuesday, October 15, 1985
Decision:	Tuesday, March 25, 1986
Issues:	First Amendment, Establishment of Religion

Advocates

Charles Fried	(as amicus curiae in support of Petitioners)
James M. Smart, Jr.	(on behalf of the Petitioners)
John C. Youngman, Jr.	(on behalf of the Respondents)

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

None

Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

Decision: 5 votes for Williamsport Area School Dist., 4 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Establishment of Religion

Burger

Brennan

White

Marshall

Blackmun

Powell

Rehnquist

Stevens

O'Connor

Full Opinion by Justice John Paul Stevens

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