United States v. Augenblick

393 U.S. 348 · Decided January 14, 1969 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

United States v. Augenblick was decided on January 14, 1969 unanimously (9–0). The Court reversed the lower court's decision. Justice William O. Douglas wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Military, active duty” in the Civil Rights area.

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Full case caption

United States v. Augenblick et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1968-031, docket 1968-031-01.

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