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MASSACHUSETTS v. OAKES, 491 U.S. 576 (1989)

491 U.S. 576 (1989) MASSACHUSETTS v. OAKES   No. 87-1651. Supreme Court of United States.   Argued January 17, 1989 Decided June 21, 1989 CERTIORARI TO THE SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT OF MASSACHUSETTS*578 James M. Shannon, Attorney General of Massachusetts, argued the cause for petitioner. With him on the briefs were Phyllis N. Segal and A…. Read more

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