Saxbe v. Bustos

419 U.S. 65 · Decided November 25, 1974 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Saxbe v. Bustos was decided on November 25, 1974 by a vote of 5–4. The Court reversed the lower court's decision. Justice William O. Douglas wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Employability of aliens” in the Civil Rights area.

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Full case caption

Saxbe, Attorney General, et al. v. Bustos et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1974-007, docket 1974-007-01.

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