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Wright et al. v. City of Montgomery, Alabama, et al., 1971 — 401 U.S. 989 · caselaw · US
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Wright et al. v. City of Montgomery, Alabama, et al.
401 U.S. 989·Supreme Court of the United States·1971
Mr. Justice Douglas is of the opinion that certiorari should be granted and judgment reversed.
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Opinion
No. 20.
Wright et al. v. City of Montgomery, Alabama, et al.
[MAJORITY]
C. A. 6th Cir. Certiorari granted, judgment vacated, and case remanded for reconsideration in light of Younger v. Harris, ante, p. 37; Samuels v. Mackell, and Fernandez v. Mackell, ante, p. 66.
Mr. Justice Douglas is of the opinion that certiorari should be granted and judgment reversed.