Minor v. United States

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Phylis Skloot Bamberger, New York City, for petitioner, James minor.

Peter L. Strauss, Washington, D.C., for respondent, the United States in No. 189.

David A. Diamond, New York City, for petitioner, Michael Buie.

Joseph J. Connolly, Washington, D.C., for respondent, the United States in No. 271.

Mr. Justice WHITE delivered the opinion of the Court.