In the Shapiro v. Thompson case, in what light did Hugo Black take a stand?
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Hugo Black took a conservative stand in the Shapiro v. Thompson case because he believed that the federal government had no power to regulate the way states set up their welfare programs. He argued that the states should be free to determine how they distribute welfare benefits, and that the federal government could not interfere with this process.
Unraveling the Legal Legacy: The Hugo Black Supreme Court Quiz
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