Supreme Court of the United States
Lopez v. Gonzales
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- Type
- Opinion of the Court
- Filed
- Dec. 5, 2006
- Case
- Lopez v. Gonzales
- Case status
- Decided
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*50Justice Souter delivered the opinion of the Court. The question raised is whether conduct made a felony under state law but a misdemeanor under the Controlled Substances Act is a “felony punishable under the Controlled Substances Act.” 18 U. S. C. § 924(c)(2). We hold it is not. I A The Immigratio…
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Other writings in this case
| Type | Author | Filed |
|---|---|---|
| Opinion | David Hackett Souter | Dec. 5, 2006 |
| Dissent | Not attributed | Dec. 5, 2006 |