Akio Kawashima v. Eric H. Holder, Jr.

565 U.S. 478 · Decided February 21, 2012 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Akio Kawashima v. Eric H. Holder, Jr. was decided on February 21, 2012 by a vote of 6–3. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice Clarence Thomas wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Deportation” in the Civil Rights area.

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Full case caption

Akio Kawashima, et Ux., Petitioners v. Eric H. Holder, Jr., Attorney General.

SCDB identifiers: case 2011-022, docket 2011-022-01.

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