Howe v. Smith, Attorney General, et al.
Decided June 17, 1981. Warren Earl Burger delivered the opinion of the Court.
Docket 80-5392 · 452 U.S. 473 (1981)
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How the Justices voted
Decided 9–0.
Majority · 7
Concurring · 2
- John Paul Stevens · filed a concurring opinion
- Potter Stewart · filed a concurring opinion
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