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MAHER v. ROE

No. 75-1440.

432 U.S. 464 (1977)

MAHER, COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SERVICES OF CONNECTICUT v. ROE ET AL.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided June 20, 1977.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Edmund C. Walsh, Assistant Attorney General of Connecticut argued the cause for appellant. With him on the brief was Carl R. Ajello, Attorney General.

Lucy V. Katz argued the cause for appellees. With her on the brief were Kathryn Emmett and Catherine Roraback.*

MR. JUSTICE POWELL delivered the opinion of the Court.

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