Bryson v. United States

396 U.S. 64 · Decided December 8, 1969 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Bryson v. United States was decided on December 8, 1969 by a vote of 6–2. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice John M. Harlan II wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Internal security legislation” in the First Amendment area.

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Bryson v. United States

SCDB identifiers: case 1969-007, docket 1969-007-01.

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