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Hamer et al. v. Ely et al.
396 U.S. 942·Supreme Court of the United States·1969
Mr. Justice Douglas is of the opinion that certiorari should be granted.
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Opinion
No. 318.
Hamer et al. v. Ely et al.
Morton Stavis, William M. Kunstler, Arthur Kinoy, Benjamin E. Smith, and Alvin J. Bronstein for petitioners. A. F. Summer, Attorney General of Mississippi, and Will S. Wells, Assistant Attorney General, for respondents.
[MAJORITY]
C. A. 5th Cir. Certiorari denied.
Mr. Justice Douglas is of the opinion that certiorari should be granted.