Oyez: New York v. P. J. Video, Inc., 475 U.S. 868 (1986), U.S. Supreme Court Case Summary & Oral Argument

New York v. P. J. Video, Inc.

Case Media

Abstract

Argument:	Tuesday, March 4, 1986
Decision:	Tuesday, April 22, 1986
Issues:	First Amendment, Obscenity, State

Advocates

Paul John Cambara, Jr.	(on behalf of the respondent)
John J. DeFranks	(on behalf of the petitioner)

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

None

Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

Decision: 6 votes for New York, 3 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Amendment 1: Speech, Press, and Assembly

Burger

Brennan

White

Marshall

Blackmun

Powell

Rehnquist

Stevens

O'Connor

Full Opinion by Justice William H. Rehnquist

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