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HAMLING v. UNITED STATES

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Case Basics

Docket No.

73-507

Petitioner

Hamling

Respondent

United States

Decided By

Burger Court (1972-1975)

Opinion

418 U.S. 87 (1974)

Argued

Monday, April 15, 1974

Decided

Monday, June 24, 1974

Term:

1970-1979
- 1973

Facts of the Case

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Question

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Argument

Hamling v. United States - Opinion Announcement

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Conclusion

Decision: 5 votes for United States, 4 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Amendment 1: Speech, Press, and Assembly

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