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Bowen v. Roy

Docket: 84-780
Citation: 476 U.S. 693 (1986)
Appellant: Bowen
Appellee: Roy

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Abstract

Argument: Tuesday, January 14, 1986
Decision: Wednesday, June 11, 1986
Issues: First Amendment, Free Exercise of Religion
Categories: first amendment, freedom of religion, justiciability, native americans, social security, welfare benefits

Advocates

Gary S. Gildin (on behalf of the appellees)
Kenneth S. Geller (on behalf of the appellants.,)

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: 8 votes for Bowen, 1 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Free Exercise of Religion
Wrote the majority opinion
Burger
Voted with the majority, joined O'Connor's concurrence
Brennan
Wrote a dissent
White
Voted with the majority, joined O'Connor's concurrence
Marshall
Wrote a special concurrence
Blackmun
Voted with the majority
Powell
Voted with the majority
Rehnquist
Wrote a special concurrence
Stevens
Wrote a special concurrence
O'Connor
Full Opinion by Chief Justice Warren E. Burger

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