ARKANSAS v. FARM CREDIT SERVS. OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS

No. 95-1918.

520 U.S. 821 (1997)

ARKANSAS v. FARM CREDIT SERVICES OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS et al.

United States Supreme Court.

Decided June 2, 1997.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Martha G. Hunt argued the cause and filed briefs for petitioner.

Deputy Solicitor General Wallace argued the cause for the United States as amicus curiae urging reversal. With him on the brief were Acting Solicitor General Dellinger, Assistant Attorney General Argrett, David C. Frederick, and David English Carmack.

Richard A. Hanson argued the cause for respondents. With him on the brief were Rufus E. Wolff, Kevin J. Feeley, and Michael L. Fayhee.*

Kennedy, J., delivered the opinion for a unanimous Court.


Justice Kennedy, delivered the opinion of the Court.

The Tax Injunction Act, 28 U. S. C. § 1341, restricts the power of federal district courts to prevent collection or enforcement of state taxes. It states: "The district courts shall not enjoin, suspend or restrain the assessment, levy or collection of any tax under State law where a plain, speedy and efficient remedy may be had in the courts of such State." The statute, on its face, yields no exception to the...

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