Maryland v. Wirtz

392 U.S. 183 · Decided June 10, 1968 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Maryland v. Wirtz was decided on June 10, 1968 by a vote of 6–2. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice John M. Harlan II wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Fair Labor Standards Act” in the Unions area.

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Case details

How the Justices voted

Did not participate: Thurgood Marshall.

Full case caption

Maryland et al. v. Wirtz, Secretary of Labor, et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1967-162, docket 1967-162-01.

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