Alexander v. Fioto

430 U.S. 634 · Decided April 4, 1977 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Alexander v. Fioto was decided on April 4, 1977 unanimously (8–0). The Court reversed the lower court's decision. Justice John Paul Stevens wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Employment discrimination (race, age, religion, illegitimacy, national origin, working conditions)” in the Civil Rights area.

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Case details

How the Justices voted

Did not participate: William H. Rehnquist.

Full case caption

Alexander, Secretary of the Army v. Fioto

SCDB identifiers: case 1976-083, docket 1976-083-01.

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