United States v. Louisiana

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1960-05-31

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Mr. Justice Harlan delivered the opinion of the Court. The United States, invoking our original jurisdiction under Art. Ill, § 2, of the Constitution, brought this suit against the States of Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, Ala *5 bama, and Florida, seeking a declaration that it is entitled to exclusive possession of, and full dominion and power over, the land…

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