Pennhurst State School & Hospital v. Halderman

447 U.S. 904 | SCOTUS | 1980

C. A. 3d Cir. Certiorari granted except as to Question 3, presented in petitions Nos. 79-1404 and 79-1489. Counsel are also requested to brief and argue the following question: Does 42 U. S. C. § 1983 provide a private remedy to enforce the provisions of the Developmentally Disabled Assistance and Bill of Rights Act, 42 U. S. C. § 6000 et seq.? Cases consolidated and a total of two hours allotted for oral argument. Reported below: 612 F. 2d 84.