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UNITED STATES v. SCHEFFER

No. 96-1133.

523 U.S. 303 (1998)

118 S.Ct. 1261

140 L.Ed.2d 413

UNITED STATES v. SCHEFFER

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided March 31, 1998.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Deputy Solicitor General Dreeben argued the cause for the United States. With him on the briefs were Acting Solicitor General Dellinger, Acting Solicitor General Waxman, Acting Assistant Attorney General Keeney, David C. Frederick, Joel M. Gershowitz, and Michael J. Breslin.

Kim L. Sheffield argued the cause for respondent. With her on the brief were Carol L. Hubbard, Michael L. McIntyre, Robin S. Wink, and W. Craig Mullen.*

[523 U.S. 305]
Justice Thomas announced the judgment of the Court and delivered the opinion of the Court with respect to Parts I, II-A, and II-D, and an opinion with respect to Parts II-B and II-C, in which The Chief Justice, Justice Scalia, and Justice Souter join.

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