CORNELIUS, ACTING DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT v. NAACP LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND, INC., et al.
Supreme Court Cases
473 U.S. 788 (1985)
Case Overview
Legal Principle at Issue
Whether federal exclusion of legal defense and political advocacy organizations from participation in a charity drive aimed at federal employees violates the First Amendment
Action
Reversed and remanded. Petitioning party received a favorable disposition.
Advocated for Respondent
- Charles Stephen Ralston View all cases
Advocated for Petitioner
- Rex E. Lee View all cases
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