Elrod v. Burns
Supreme Court of the United States
1Opinion of the Court
427 U.S. 347 (1976)
ELROD, SHERIFF, ET AL.
v.
BURNS ET AL.
No. 74-1520.
Supreme Court of United States.
Argued April 19, 1976.
Decided June 28, 1976.
CERTIORARI TO THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE SEVENTH CIRCUIT.
Thomas A. Foran argued the cause for petitioners. With him on the briefs were Bernard Carey, Paul P. Biebel, Jr., Raymond F. Simon, and Robert E. Wiss.
John C. Tucker argued the cause for respondents. With him on the brief was David Goldberger.[*]
2Judgment of the CourtJustice Brennan, joined by Justice White and Justice Marshall
This case presents the question whether public employees who allege that they were discharged or threatened with discharge solely because…
Also in this document: Concurring in the judgment; Dissent · Burger; Dissent · Powell.
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