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Rowoldt v. Perfetto

Docket: 5
Citation: 355 U.S. 115 (1957)
Petitioner: Rowoldt
Respondent: Perfetto

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Abstract

Argument: Tuesday, November 13, 1956
Reargument: Monday, October 14, 1957
Decision: Monday, December 9, 1957
Issues: First Amendment, Federal Internal Security Legislation

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Facts of the Case

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Question

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Conclusion

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

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Decision: 5 votes for Rowoldt, 4 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
Wrote the majority opinion
Frankfurter
Voted with the majority
Douglas
Voted with the minority, joined Harlan's dissent
Burton
Voted with the minority, joined Harlan's dissent
Clark
Wrote a dissent
Harlan
Voted with the majority
Brennan
Voted with the minority, joined Harlan's dissent
Whittaker
Full Opinion by Justice Felix Frankfurter

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