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Argued March 24, 1997.
Decided April 28, 1997.
Attorney(s) appearing for the Case
David R. Karpe, by appointment of the Court, 519 U.S. 1106, argued the cause for petitioner. With him on the briefs were John Wesley Hall, Jr., Henry R. Schultz, and Jack E. Schairer.
James E. Doyle, Attorney General of Wisconsin, argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief was Stephen W. Kleinmaier, Assistant Attorney General.
Miguel A. Estrada argued the cause for the United States as amicus curiae urging affirmance. On the brief were Acting Solicitor General Dellinger, Acting Assistant AttorneyGeneral Richard, Deputy Solicitor General Dreeben, James A. Feldman, and Deborah Watson.*
Stevens, J., delivered the opinion for a unanimous Court.
United States Supreme Court.
Justice Stevens, delivered the opinion of the Court.
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