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Hobbie v. Unemployment Appeals Comm'n Of Fla.

Docket: 85-993
Citation: 480 U.S. 136 (1987)
Appellant: Hobbie
Appellee: Unemployment Appeals Comm'n Of Fla.

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Abstract

Argument: Wednesday, December 10, 1986
Decision: Wednesday, February 25, 1987
Issues: First Amendment, Free Exercise of Religion
Categories: first amendment, freedom of religion, social security, states

Advocates

Walter E. Carson (on behalf of the petitioner)
John D. Maher (on behalf of the respondents)

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 Hobbie, 1 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Free Exercise of Religion
Wrote a dissent
Rehnquist
Wrote the majority opinion
Brennan
Voted with the majority
White
Voted with the majority
Marshall
Voted with the majority
Blackmun
Wrote a special concurrence
Powell
Wrote a special concurrence
Stevens
Voted with the majority
O'Connor
Voted with the majority
Scalia
Full Opinion by Justice William J. Brennan, Jr.

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