Justice Anthony Kennedy was joined in dissent by Justices John Paul Stevens, David H. Souter and Stephen G. Breyer. Justice Breyer also penned a dissent, joined by Justice Stevens.
Attorneys in this case: Attorneys for Petitioner: Jean-Claude Andre Ivey, Smith & Ramirez (310) 558-0932 2602 Cardiff Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90034-1843 Party name: Abdus-Shahid M. S. Ali
Attorneys for Respondents: Paul D. Clement Solicitor General (202) 514-2217 United States Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Room 5614 Washington, DC 20530-0001 Party name: Federal Bureau of Prisons, et al.
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