McMurtrey v. Arizona

Supreme Court of the United States
McMurtrey v. Arizona, 480 U.S. 911 (1987)

McMurtrey v. Arizona

Dissenting Opinion

Justice Brennan and Justice Marshall,

dissenting.

Adhering to our views that the death penalty is in all circumstances cruel and unusual punishment prohibited by the Eighth and Fourteenth Amendments, Gregg v. Georgia, 428 U. S. 153, 227, 231 (1976), we would grant certiorari and vacate the death sentences in these cases.

Opinion of the Court

Sup. Ct. Ariz.; and

Sup. Ct. Fla. Certiorari denied.

Reference

Full Case Name
McMurtrey v. Arizona Thomas v. Dugger, Secretary, Florida Department of Corrections
Status
Published