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Stafford, U. S. Attorney, et al. v. Briggs et al.; Colby, Director, Central Intelligence Agency, et al. v. Driver et al., 1979 — 441 U.S. 940 · caselaw · US
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Stafford, U. S. Attorney, et al. v. Briggs et al.; Colby, Director, Central Intelligence Agency, et al. v. Driver et al.
441 U.S. 940·Supreme Court of the United States·1979
Mr. Justice Marshall dissents. Mr. Justice White took no part in the consideration or decision of these orders.
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Opinion
No. 77-1546.
No. 78-303.
Stafford, U. S. Attorney, et al. v. Briggs et al. Colby, Director, Central Intelligence Agency, et al. v. Driver et al.
[MAJORITY]
C. A. D. C. Cir. [Certiorari granted, 439 U. S. 1113]; and
C. A. 1st Cir. [Certiorari granted, 439 U. S. 1113.] Cases are restored to calendar for reargument.
Mr. Justice Marshall dissents. Mr. Justice White took no part in the consideration or decision of these orders.