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James et al. v. Valtierra et al.; and Shaffer v. Valtierra et al., 1970 — 400 U.S. 914 · caselaw · US
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James et al. v. Valtierra et al.; and Shaffer v. Valtierra et al.
400 U.S. 914·Supreme Court of the United States·1970
Mr. Justice Black and Mr. Justice Brennan are of the opinion that the motions should be granted. Mr. Justice Douglas took no part in the considbration or decision of these motions.
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No. 154.
No. 226.
James et al. v. Valtierra et al.; and Shaffer v. Valtierra et al.
[MAJORITY]
Appeals from D. C. N. D. Cal. [Probable jurisdiction noted, No. 154, 398 U. S. 949, No. 226, 399 U. S. 925.] Motions of American Jewish Congress et al., NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund, Inc., et al., and National Urban Coalition et al. for leave to file briefs as amici curiae denied.
Mr. Justice Black and Mr. Justice Brennan are of the opinion that the motions should be granted. Mr. Justice Douglas took no part in the considbration or decision of these motions.