BATES et al. v. CITY OF LITTLE ROCK et al.
Supreme Court Cases
361 U.S. 516 (1960)
Case Overview
Legal Principle at Issue
Whether The City of Little Rocks license tax ordinance which requires the compulsory disclosure of any local organizations membership list in order to verify its tax-exempt status unconstitutionally burdens the freedom of association of an organizations members
Action
Reversed. Petitioning party received a favorable disposition.
Advocated for Respondent
- Joseph C. Kemp View all cases
Advocated for Petitioner
- Robert L. Carter View all cases
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