Reid et Ux. v. Immigration and Naturalization Service

420 U.S. 619 · Decided March 18, 1975 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Reid et Ux. v. Immigration and Naturalization Service was decided on March 18, 1975 by a vote of 6–2. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice William H. Rehnquist wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Deportation” in the Civil Rights area.

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Case details

How the Justices voted

Did not participate: William O. Douglas.

Full case caption

Reid et Ux. v. Immigration and Naturalization Service

SCDB identifiers: case 1974-069, docket 1974-069-01.

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