International Union v. Brock

477 U.S. 274 · Decided June 25, 1986 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

International Union v. Brock was decided on June 25, 1986 by a vote of 5–4. The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice Thurgood Marshall wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Standing, personal injury” in the Judicial Power area.

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Full case caption

International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America, et al. v. Brock, Secretary of Labor

SCDB identifiers: case 1985-126, docket 1985-126-01.

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