Mrvica v. Esperdy

376 U.S. 560 · Decided March 30, 1964 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Mrvica v. Esperdy was decided on March 30, 1964 by a vote of 6–3. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice John M. Harlan II wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Immigration, permanent residence” in the Civil Rights area.

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Full case caption

Mrvica v. Esperdy, District Director, Immigration and Naturalization Service

SCDB identifiers: case 1963-089, docket 1963-089-01.

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