United States v. Laub

385 U.S. 475 · Decided January 10, 1967 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

United States v. Laub was decided on January 10, 1967 unanimously (9–0). The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice Abe Fortas wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Internal security legislation” in the First Amendment area.

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Full case caption

United States v. Laub et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1966-036, docket 1966-036-01.

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