United States v. Mazurie

419 U.S. 544 · Decided January 21, 1975 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

United States v. Mazurie was decided on January 21, 1975 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 “Indians (general)” in the Civil Rights area.

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Full case caption

United States v. Mazurie et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1974-026, docket 1974-026-01.

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