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HESS v. INDIANA

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Case Basics

Docket No.

73-5290

Appellee

Indiana

Appellant

Hess

Decided By

Burger Court (1972-1975)

Opinion

414 U.S. 105 (1973)

Decided

Monday, November 19, 1973

Term:

1970-1979
- 1973

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 6 votes for Hess, 3 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Amendment 1: Speech, Press, and Assembly

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