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Revision as of 06:32, 7 May 2019
Wittman v. Personhuballah | |
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Argued March 21, 2016 Decided May 23, 2016 | |
Full case name | Robert J. Wittman, et al., Appellants v. Gloria Personhuballah, et al. |
Docket no. | 14–1504 |
Citations | 578 U.S. ___ (more) 136 S. Ct. 1732; 195 L. Ed. 2d 37 |
Opinion announcement | Opinion announcement |
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Majority | Breyer, joined by unanimous |
Wittman v. Personhuballah, 578 U.S. ___ (2016), was a United States Supreme Court case in which the Court held that the appellants lacked standing under Article III of the United States Constitution to pursue their appeal.[1] The case dealt with redistricting by the Virginia Legislature of Virginia's 3rd congressional district and allegations of gerrymandering based upon race.[1] The appeal was brought by Congressmen David Brat, Randy Forbes, and Rob Wittman.[1]
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- Text of Wittman v. Personhuballah, 578 U.S. ___ (2016) is available from: Justia Oyez (oral argument audio) Supreme Court (slip opinion)