International Union v. Russell

356 U.S. 634 · Decided May 26, 1958 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

International Union v. Russell was decided on May 26, 1958 by a vote of 6–2. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice Harold H. Burton wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Federal preemption of state court jurisdiction” in the Federalism area.

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Case details

How the Justices voted

Did not participate: Hugo L. Black.

Full case caption

International Union, United Automobile, Aircraft and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (Uaw-Cio) et al. v. Russell

SCDB identifiers: case 1957-106, docket 1957-106-01.

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