General
Mayes et al. v. Ellis et al.; and Hill et al. v. McKeithen, Governor of Louisiana, et al.
409 U.S. 943·Supreme Court of the United States·1972
Mr. Justice Douglas would note probable jurisdiction and set cases for oral argument.
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Opinion
No. 71-1668.
No. 71-1684.
Mayes et al. v. Ellis et al.; and Hill et al. v. McKeithen, Governor of Louisiana, et al.
[MAJORITY]
Affirmed on appeal from D. C. E. D. La.
Mr. Justice Douglas would note probable jurisdiction and set cases for oral argument.
Reported below: 345 F. Supp. 1025.