RUTAN et al. v. REPUBLICAN PARTY OF ILLINOIS et al.
Supreme Court Cases
497 U.S. 62 (1990)
Case Overview
Legal Principle at Issue
Whether promotion, transfer, recall, and hiring decisions involving low-level public employees may be constitutionally based on party affiliation and support.
Action
Affirmed and reversed (or vacated) in part and remanded. Petitioning party received a favorable disposition.
Advocated for Respondent
- Thomas P. Sullivan View all cases
Advocated for Petitioner
- Mary Lee Leahy View all cases