Bethune-Hill v. Va Bd. of Elections

137 S. Ct. 788 · Decided March 1, 2017 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Bethune-Hill v. Va Bd. of Elections was decided on March 1, 2017 unanimously (8–0). The Court affirmed the lower court's decision in part, reversed or vacated it in part, and remanded the case. Justice Anthony M. Kennedy wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Voting” in the Civil Rights area.

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• Supreme Court of the United States — slip opinions, October Term 2016

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Bethune-Hill v. Va Bd. of Elections

SCDB identifiers: case 2016-029, docket 2016-029-01.

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