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Library Of Congress v. Shaw

Docket: 85-54
Citation: 478 U.S. 310 (1986)
Petitioner: Library Of Congress
Respondent: Shaw

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Abstract

Argument: Monday, February 24, 1986
Decision: Tuesday, July 1, 1986
Issues: Attorneys' Fees

Advocates

Charles Stephen Ralston (on behalf of Respondent)
Charles A. Rothfeld (on behalf of Petitioners)

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 Ideology)

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Decision: 6 votes for Library Of Congress, 3 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII
Voted with the minority, joined Brennan's dissent
Marshall
Wrote a dissent
Brennan
Wrote the majority opinion
Blackmun
Voted with the minority, joined Brennan's dissent
Stevens
Voted with the majority
Powell
Voted with the majority
White
Voted with the majority
O'Connor
Voted with the majority
Burger
Voted with the majority
Rehnquist
Full Opinion by Justice Harry A. Blackmun

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