Craig v. Harney

331 U.S. 367 · Decided May 19, 1947 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Craig v. Harney was decided on May 19, 1947 by a vote of 6–3. The Court reversed the lower court's decision. Justice William O. Douglas wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “First Amendment, miscellaneous” in the First Amendment area.

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Full case caption

Craig et al. v. Harney, Sheriff

SCDB identifiers: case 1946-102, docket 1946-102-01.

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