Washington State Department of Licensing v. Cougar Den Inc.

139 S. Ct. 1000 · Decided March 19, 2019 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Washington State Department of Licensing v. Cougar Den Inc. was decided on March 19, 2019 by a vote of 5–4. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice Stephen G. Breyer wrote the opinion announcing the judgment of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Indians, state jurisdiction” in the Civil Rights area.

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• Supreme Court of the United States — slip opinions, October Term 2018

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Washington State Department of Licensing v. Cougar Den Inc.

SCDB identifiers: case 2018-013, docket 2018-013-01.

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