TIMES FILM CORP. v. CITY OF CHICAGO et al.
Supreme Court Cases
365 U.S. 43 (1961)
Case Overview
Legal Principle at Issue
Whether a Chicago ordinance requiring submission of films for examination by city officials as prerequisite to granting of permit for public exhibition of such films violates the First Amendment.
Action
Affirmed (includes modified). Petitioning party did not receive a favorable disposition.
Advocated for Respondent
- Robert J. Collins View all cases
- Sydney R. Drebin View all cases
Advocated for Petitioner
- Felix J. Bilgrey View all cases
- Abner J. Mikva View all cases