Oyez: Fec v. Massachusetts Citizens For Life, Inc., 479 U.S. 238 (1986), U.S. Supreme Court Case Summary & Oral Argument

Fec v. Massachusetts Citizens For Life, Inc.

Docket:	85-701
Citation:	479 U.S. 238 (1986)
Appellant:	Fec
Appellee:	Massachusetts Citizens For Life, Inc.

Case Media

Abstract

Argument:	Tuesday, October 7, 1986
Decision:	Monday, December 15, 1986
Issues:	First Amendment, Campaign Spending

Advocates

Francis H. Fox	(on behalf of Appellee)
Charles N. Steele	(on behalf of Appellant)

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

None

Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

Decision: 5 votes for Massachusetts Citizens For Life, Inc., 4 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Federal Election Campaign

Rehnquist

Brennan

White

Marshall

Blackmun

Powell

Stevens

O'Connor

Scalia

Full Opinion by Justice William J. Brennan, Jr.

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