Gillette v. United States
1971 United States Supreme Court case / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Gillette v. United States, 401 U.S. 437 (1971), is a decision from the Supreme Court of the United States, adding constraints on the terms of conscientious objection resulting from draftees in the Selective Service.[1]
Quick Facts Gillette v. United States, Argued December 9, 1970 Decided March 8, 1971 ...
Gillette v. United States | |
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Argued December 9, 1970 Decided March 8, 1971 | |
Full case name | Guy Porter Gillette v. United States of America |
Citations | 401 U.S. 437 (more) 91 S. Ct. 828; 28 L. Ed. 2d 168; 1971 U.S. LEXIS 69 |
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The Military Selective Service Act of 1967 extends conscientious objector status only to those opposed to participating in wars of any form, not to specific wars. | |
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Case opinions | |
Majority | Marshall, joined by Burger, Harlan, Brennan, Stewart, White, Blackmun; Black (in part) |
Concurrence | Black |
Dissent | Douglas |
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