Juatassa Sims v. Kenneth S. Apfel

530 U.S. 103 · Decided June 5, 2000 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Juatassa Sims v. Kenneth S. Apfel was decided on June 5, 2000 by a vote of 5–4. The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice Clarence Thomas 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

Juatassa Sims v. Kenneth S. Apfel, Commissioner of Social Security

SCDB identifiers: case 1999-070, docket 1999-070-01.

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