ORGANIZATION FOR A BETTER AUSTIN et al. v. KEEFE
Supreme Court Cases
402 U.S. 415 (1971)
Case Overview
Legal Principle at Issue
Whether an order enjoining petitioners from distributing leaflets anywhere in the town of Westchester, Illinois, violates petitioners' First Amendment rights.
Action
Reversed. Petitioning party received a favorable disposition.
Advocated for Respondent
- Thomas W. McNamara View all cases
Advocated for Petitioner
- David C. Long View all cases
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