UNITED STATES et al. v. GRACE et al.
Supreme Court Cases
461 U.S. 171 (1983)
Case Overview
Legal Principle at Issue
Whether a federal statutewhich bans picketing and the distribution of leaflets on the public sidewalks surrounding the Supreme Courtviolates the 1st Amendment.
Action
Affirmed and reversed (or vacated) in part. Petitioning party did not receive a favorable disposition.
Advocated for Respondent
- Sebastian K. D. Graber View all cases
Advocated for Petitioner
- Rex E. Lee View all cases
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- UNITED STATES et al. v. GRACE et al.. (n.d.). First Amendment Library. Retrieved April 14, 2025, from https://www.thefire.org/supreme-court/united-states-et-al-v-grace-et-al
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