Thomas More Law Center, et al v. Barack Obama, et al

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OPINION and JUDGMENT filed: AFFIRMED, decision for publication pursuant to local rule 206. Boyce F. Martin, Jr., Jeffrey S. Sutton, Circuit Judges; James L. Graham, U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Ohio. (MARTIN, J., delivered the opinion of the court, in which SUTTON, J., and GRAHAM, D. J., concurred as to Parts I (background) and II (subject matter jurisdiction) and in which SUTTON, J., concurred in the judgment. SUTTON, J. (pp. 27-53), delivered the opinion of the court as to Part I (taxing power) of his opinion, in which GRAHAM, D. J., joins. GRAHAM, D. J. (pp. 54-64), delivered a separate opinion concurring in part and dissenting in part.)

Case: 10-2388

Document: 006111000202

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UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS
FOR THE SIXTH CIRCUIT
Leonard Green
Clerk

100 EAST FIFTH STREET, ROOM 540
POTTER STEWART U.S. COURTHOUSE
CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202-3988

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Thomas Moore Law Center
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Mr. David E. Yerushalmi
Law Offices of David Yerushalmi
P.O. Box 6358
Chandler, AZ 85246
Re: Case No. 10-2388, Thomas More Law Center, et al v. Barack Obama, et al
Originating Case No. 10-11156
Dear Counsel,
The court today announced its decision in the above-styled case.
Enclosed is a copy of the court's opinion together with the judgment which has been entered
in conformity with Rule 36, Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
Yours very truly,
Leonard Green, Clerk

Linda K. Martin
Deputy Clerk

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