Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America v. Michael B. Whiting

563 U.S. 582 · Decided May 26, 2011 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America v. Michael B. Whiting was decided on May 26, 2011 by a vote of 5–3. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Federal preemption of state legislation or regulation” in the Federalism area.

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Case details

How the Justices voted

Did not participate: Elena Kagan.

Full case caption

Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America, et Al., Petitioners v. Michael B. Whiting et Al

SCDB identifiers: case 2010-047, docket 2010-047-01.

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