Sure-Tan, Inc. v. National Labor Relations Board

467 U.S. 883 · Decided June 25, 1984 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Sure-Tan, Inc. v. National Labor Relations Board was decided on June 25, 1984 by a vote of 7–2. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice Sandra Day O'Connor wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Employability of aliens” in the Civil Rights area.

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Sure-Tan, Inc., et al. v. National Labor Relations Board

SCDB identifiers: case 1983-136, docket 1983-136-01.

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