Pennhurst State School and Hospital v. Halderman

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1984-01-23

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Justice Powell delivered the opinion of the Court. This case presents the question whether a federal court may award injunctive relief against state officials on the basis of state law. *92 I — t This litigation, here for the second time, concerns the conditions of care at petitioner Pennhurst State School and Hospital…

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