Regan v. Taxation With Representation of Washington

461 U.S. 540 · Decided May 23, 1983 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Regan v. Taxation With Representation of Washington was decided on May 23, 1983 unanimously (9–0). The Court reversed the lower court's decision. Justice William H. Rehnquist wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “First Amendment, miscellaneous” in the First Amendment area.

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Full case caption

Regan, Secretary of the Treasury, et al. v. Taxation With Representation of Washington

SCDB identifiers: case 1982-082, docket 1982-082-01.

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