The Oyez Project Virtual Tour of the Supreme Court Building

Abstract

Oral Argument: Tuesday, March 24, 1987
Decision: Tuesday, June 9, 1987
Issues: First Amendment, Free Exercise of Religion

Advocates

Roger Clegg (amicus curiae, supporting petitioners)
Laurie M. Hodian (on behalf of the petitioners)
James Katz (on behalf of the respondents)

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

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Full Opinion: First Amendment, Free Exercise of Religion: 5 - 4
Voted with the majority, authored an opinion
Rehnquist
Voted with the minority, authored a dissent
Brennan
Voted with the majority, joined Rehnquist's opinion
White
Voted with the minority, joined Brennan's dissent
Marshall
Voted with the minority, joined Brennan's dissent
Blackmun
Voted with the majority, joined Rehnquist's opinion
Powell
Voted with the minority, joined Brennan's dissent
Stevens
Voted with the majority, joined Rehnquist's opinion
O'Connor
Voted with the majority, joined Rehnquist's opinion
Scalia

Cite this page

The Oyez Project, O'lone v. Estate Of Shabazz, 482 U.S. 342 (1987),
available at: <http://www.oyez.org/cases/1980-1989/1986/1986_85_1722/>
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