Rosario v. Rockefeller

410 U.S. 752 · Decided March 21, 1973 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Rosario v. Rockefeller was decided on March 21, 1973 by a vote of 5–4. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice Potter Stewart wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Residency requirements” in the Civil Rights area.

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Full case caption

Rosario et al. v. Rockefeller, Governor of New York, et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1972-082, docket 1972-082-01.

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