National Socialist Party of America v. Village of Skokie

432 U.S. 43 · Decided June 14, 1977 · Supreme Court of the United States

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National Socialist Party of America v. Village of Skokie was decided on June 14, 1977 by a vote of 5–4. The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. The decision was issued per curiam (an unsigned 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

National Socialist Party of America et al. v. Village of Skokie

SCDB identifiers: case 1976-136, docket 1976-136-01.

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