Wednesday, May 31, 2023

County of Allegheny: How they Voted

  1. A. Creche Unconstitutional, Menorah Constitutional: Blackmun & O'Connor
  2. B. Both Unconstitutional: Stevens, Brennan & Marshall
  3. C. Both Constitutional: Kennedy, Scalia, Rehnquist & White

Thus, A plus B equals 5-4 decision that the creche is unconstitutional; and A plus C equals 6-3 decision that the menorah is constitutional,
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