Supreme Court of the United States, 1980

Pennhurst State School & Hospital v. Halderman

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided June 9, 1980

447 U.S. 904; 100 S. Ct. 2984 (United States Reports)

Cases that cite this one

2 later published cases cite this decision. The 1 that cite it most often are listed here.

Halderman v. Pennhurst State School & Hospital (3d Cir. 1983)

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Opinion of the Court

C. A. 3d Cir. Certiorari granted except as to Question 3, presented in petitions Nos. 79-1404 and 79-1489. Counsel are also requested to brief and argue the following question: Does 42 U. S. C. § 1983 provide a private remedy to enforce the provisions of the Developmentally Disabled Assistance and Bill of Rights Act, 42 U. S. C. § 6000 et seq.? Cases consolidated and a total of two hours allotted for oral argument. Reported below: 612 F. 2d 84.

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