October Term 1988 · decided Feb 22, 1989
Deshaney, a Minor, By His Guardian Ad Litem, et al. v. Winnebago County Department of Social Services et al.
In plain language
- Deshaney v. Winnebago County Department of Social Services, OT 1988, February 22, 1989.
- Citation: 489 U.S. 189.
- Vote: 6 to 3.
- Issue area: Civil Rights.
Recorded metadata
Decided 1989-02-22 (October Term 1988). Citation: 489 U.S. 189. Vote: 6–3. Issue area: Civil Rights. (Metadata from the Supreme Court Database.)
How each justice voted
Majority (6)
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