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United States v. Providence Journal Co.

Docket: 87-65
Citation: 485 U.S. 693 (1988)
Petitioner: United States
Respondent: Providence Journal Co.

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Abstract

Argument: Wednesday, January 20, 1988
Decision: Monday, May 2, 1988
Issues: Judicial Power, Dismissed for Want of Jurisdiction

Advocates

Floyd Abrams (on behalf of the Respondent)
Robert D. Parrillo (on behalf of the Petitioner)

Facts of the Case

None

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 Providence Journal Co., 2 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: 25 U.S.C. 518
Did not participate
Kennedy
Voted with the majority
Marshall
Voted with the majority
Brennan
Wrote the majority opinion
Blackmun
Wrote a dissent
Stevens
Voted with the majority
White
Voted with the majority
O'Connor
Wrote a regular concurrence
Scalia
Voted with the minority, joined Stevens' dissent
Rehnquist
Full Opinion by Justice Harry A. Blackmun

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