Gene McNary v. Haitian Refugee Center, Inc.

498 U.S. 479 · Decided February 20, 1991 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Gene McNary v. Haitian Refugee Center, Inc. was decided on February 20, 1991 by a vote of 7–2. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice John Paul Stevens wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Judicial review of agency actions” in the Judicial Power area.

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Full case caption

Gene McNary, Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization, et al. v. Haitian Refugee Center, Inc., et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1990-038, docket 1990-038-01.

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