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Quotation from O'Connor v. Donaldson by Supreme Court of the United States
“In short, a State cannot constitutionally confine without more a nondangerous individual who is capable of surviving safely in freedom by himself or with the help of willing and responsible family members or friends.”
O'Connor v. Donaldson, Opinion of the Court (Justice Stewart), Part II (U.S. Reports text (Wikisource))
Justice Stewart states the holding of the case.
Citation: "In short, a State cannot constitutionally confine without more a nondangerous individual who is capable of surviving safely in freedom by himself or with the help of willing and responsible family members or friends." — Supreme Court of the United States, O'Connor v. Donaldson, Opinion of the Court (Justice Stewart), Part II (U.S. Reports text (Wikisource)). (id oconnor-v-donaldson-q5)
Portrait: US Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart - 1976 official portrait, Robert S. Oakes, Public domain.
