Hadnott v. Amos

394 U.S. 358 · Decided March 25, 1969 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Hadnott v. Amos was decided on March 25, 1969 by a vote of 6–2. The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice William O. Douglas wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Voting Rights Act of 1965 and amendments” in the Civil Rights area.

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Case details

How the Justices voted

Did not participate: Hugo L. Black.

Full case caption

Hadnott et al. v. Amos, Secretary of State of Alabama, et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1968-065, docket 1968-065-01.

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