Linda R. S. v. Richard D.

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1973-03-05

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Mr. Justice Marshall delivered the opinion of the Court. Appellant, the mother of an illegitimate child, brought this action in United States District Court on behalf of herself, her child, and others similarly situated to enjoin *615 the “discriminatory application” of Art. 602 of the Texas Penal Code. A three-judge court was convened pursuant to <spa…

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