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PINKUS v. UNITED STATES

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Case Basics

Docket No.

77-39

Petitioner

Pinkus

Respondent

United States

Decided By

Burger Court (1975-1981)

Opinion

436 U.S. 293 (1978)

Argued

Tuesday, February 28, 1978

Decided

Tuesday, May 23, 1978

Term:

1970-1979
- 1977

Facts of the Case

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Question

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Argument

Pinkus v. United States - Opinion Announcement

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Conclusion

Decision: 8 votes for Pinkus, 1 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Amendment 1: Speech, Press, and Assembly

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