Zobel v. Williams, 457 U.S. 55 (1982), was a United States Supreme Court case in which the Court held that distinguishing bounty benefits based on the length of time a person has resided in a state violates the Equal Protection Clause.[1][2]
Zobel v. Williams | |
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Decided June 14, 1982 | |
Full case name | Zobel v. Williams |
Citations | 457 U.S. 55 (more) |
Holding | |
Distinguishing bounty benefits based on the length of time a person has resided in a state violates the Equal Protection Clause. | |
Court membership | |
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Case opinions | |
Majority | Burger |
Dissent | Rehnquist |
Laws applied | |
Equal Protection Clause |