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Collins et al. v. Carey, Governor of New York, et al., 1975 — 421 U.S. 973 · caselaw · US
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Collins et al. v. Carey, Governor of New York, et al.
421 U.S. 973·United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania·1975
Mr. Justice Douglas, Mr. Justice White, and Mr. Justice Marshall would note probable jurisdiction and set case for oral argument.
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Opinion
No. 74-1178.
Collins et al. v. Carey, Governor of New York, et al.
[MAJORITY]
Appeal from Ct. App. N. Y. dismissed for want of substantial federal question.
Mr. Justice Douglas, Mr. Justice White, and Mr. Justice Marshall would note probable jurisdiction and set case for oral argument.