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McLaughlin, Warden, et al. v. Prieto et al., 1974 — 418 U.S. 903 · caselaw · US
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McLaughlin, Warden, et al. v. Prieto et al.
418 U.S. 903·Supreme Court of the United States·1974
Mr. Justice Douglas and Mr. Justice Black-mun would grant certiorari and affirm the judgment for the reasons stated in Mr. Justice Blackmun’s dissenting opinion in Warden v. Marrero, 417 U. S. 653, 664 (1974).
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Opinion
No. 73-1404.
McLaughlin, Warden, et al. v. Prieto et al.
[MAJORITY]
C. A. 4th Cir. Motion of respondent Prieto for leave to proceed in forma pauperis granted. Certiorari granted, judgment vacated, and case remanded for consideration in light of Warden v. Marrero, 417 U. S. 653 (1974).
Mr. Justice Douglas and Mr. Justice Black-mun would grant certiorari and affirm the judgment for the reasons stated in Mr. Justice Blackmun’s dissenting opinion in Warden v. Marrero, 417 U. S. 653, 664 (1974).