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p. 1REAGAN, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, et al. v. ABOUREZK et al. No. 86-656. Argued October 5, 1987 Decided October 19, 1987
Deputy Solicitor General Wallace argued the cause for petitioners. With him on the briefs were Solicitor General Fried, Assistant Attorney General Willard, Roger Clegg, Michael Jay Singer, and Abraham D. Sofaer.
Steven R. Shapiro argued the cause for respondents. With him on the brief were Arthur N. Eisenberg, John A. Powell, Charles S. Sims, Peter L. Zimroth, Michael D. Young, and Leonard Boudin[1]
The judgment below is affirmed by an equally divided Court.
Justice Blackmun took no part in the decision of this case. Justice Scalia took no part in the consideration or decision of this case.