Carter v. Stanton

405 U.S. 669 · Decided April 3, 1972 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Carter v. Stanton was decided on April 3, 1972 unanimously (7–0). The Court vacated the lower court's decision and remanded the case. The decision was issued per curiam (an unsigned opinion of the Court). SCDB classifies its main issue as “Residency requirements” in the Civil Rights area.

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Case details

How the Justices voted

Did not participate: Lewis F. Powell Jr., William H. Rehnquist.

Full case caption

Carter et al. v. Stanton, Director, Marion County Department of Public Welfare, et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1971-088, docket 1971-088-01.

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