Michael E. Lincoln v. Grover Vigil

508 U.S. 182 · Decided May 24, 1993 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Michael E. Lincoln v. Grover Vigil was decided on May 24, 1993 unanimously (9–0). The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice David H. Souter 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

Michael E. Lincoln, Acting Director of the Indian Health Service, et al. v. Grover Vigil et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1992-076, docket 1992-076-01.

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