Parker v. Levy

417 U.S. 733 · Decided June 19, 1974 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Parker v. Levy was decided on June 19, 1974 by a vote of 5–3. The Court reversed the lower court's decision. Justice William H. Rehnquist wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Military, active duty” in the Civil Rights area.

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Case details

How the Justices voted

Did not participate: Thurgood Marshall.

Full case caption

Parker, Warden, et al. v. Levy

SCDB identifiers: case 1973-149, docket 1973-149-01.

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