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Hechinger et al. v. Martin, Chairman, District of Columbia Board of Elections and Ethics, et al., 1977 — 429 U.S. 1030 · caselaw · US
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Hechinger et al. v. Martin, Chairman, District of Columbia Board of Elections and Ethics, et al.
429 U.S. 1030·Supreme Court of the United States·1977
The Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Blackmun, and Mr. Justice Powell would note probable jurisdiction and set case for oral argument.
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Opinion
January 10, 1977
No. 75-1532.
Hechinger et al. v. Martin, Chairman, District of Columbia Board of Elections and Ethics, et al.
[MAJORITY]
Affirmed on appeal from D. C. D. C.
The Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Blackmun, and Mr. Justice Powell would note probable jurisdiction and set case for oral argument.