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WATKINS v. UNITED STATES

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354 U.S. 178 (1957)

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Did the activities of the Un-American Activities Committee constitute an unconstitutional exercise of congressional power?

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Reversed and remanded. Petitioning party received a favorable disposition.

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Lee Rankin View all cases

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Joseph L. Rauh Jr. View all cases

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