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Argued April 25, 2001.
Decided June 4, 2001.
Attorney(s) appearing for the Case
Robert J. Krauss, Senior Assistant Attorney General of Florida, argued the cause for petitioner. With him on the briefs were Robert A. Butterworth, Attorney General, Carolyn M. Snurkowski, Assistant Deputy Attorney General, and John M. Klawikofsky, Assistant Attorney General.
Gregory G. Garre argued the cause for the United States as amicus curiae urging reversal. With him on the brief were Acting Solicitor General Underwood, Acting Assistant Attorney General Keeney, and Deputy Solicitor General Dreeben.
Cynthia J. Dodge argued the cause for respondent. With her on the brief was James Marion Moorman.*
Rehnquist, C. J., delivered the opinion for a unanimous Court.
Supreme Court of United States.
Chief Justice Rehnquist delivered the opinion of the Court.
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