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Communist Party v. Control Board

Docket: 48
Citation: 351 U.S. 115 (1956)
Petitioner: Communist Party
Respondent: Control Board

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Abstract

Argument: Thursday, November 17, 1955
Decision: Monday, April 30, 1956
Issues: First Amendment, Federal Internal Security Legislation

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

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Decision: 6 votes for Communist Party, 3 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Smith, Subversive Activities Control, Communist Control, or other similar federal legislation except the Internal Security Act (qv.)
Voted with the majority
Warren
Voted with the majority
Black
Voted with the minority, joined Clark's dissent
Reed
Wrote the majority opinion
Frankfurter
Voted with the majority
Douglas
Voted with the majority
Burton
Wrote a dissent
Clark
Voted with the minority, joined Clark's dissent
Minton
Voted with the majority
Harlan
Full Opinion by Justice Felix Frankfurter

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