Same-sex Marriage Deep Dive

On March 26 and 27, the Supreme Court heard two landmark same-sex marriage cases. Check out our deep dive on the topic to find out more about the cases and issues the Court will consider.

DARDEN v. WAINWRIGHT

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Case Basics

Docket No.

85-5319

Petitioner

Darden

Respondent

Wainwright

Decided By

Burger Court (1981-1986)

Opinion

473 U.S. 928 (1985)

Decided

Tuesday, September 3, 1985

Term:

1980-1989
- 1985

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

None

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