Vicky M. Lopez v. Monterey County

519 U.S. 9 · Decided November 6, 1996 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Vicky M. Lopez v. Monterey County was decided on November 6, 1996 unanimously (9–0). The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice Sandra Day O'Connor wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Voting Rights Act of 1965 and amendments” in the Civil Rights area.

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Full case caption

Vicky M. Lopez, et al. v. Monterey County, California, et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1996-003, docket 1996-003-01.

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