UNITED STATES v. 12 200-FT. REELS OF SUPER 8MM. FILM et al. (PALADINI, CLAIMANT)

Legal Principle at Issue

Whether a forfeiture of "obscene" movies under the Tariff Act. prohibiting the importation of obscene material, should be dismissed because the movies were for private use and possession only.

Action

Vacated and remanded. Petitioning party received a favorable disposition.

Advocated for Respondent

Thomas H. Kuchel View all cases

Advocated for Petitioner

Erwin Griswold View all cases

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UNITED STATES v. 12 200-FT. REELS OF SUPER 8MM. FILM et al. (PALADINI, CLAIMANT). (n.d.). First Amendment Library. Retrieved April 14, 2025, from https://www.thefire.org/supreme-court/united-states-v-12-200-ft-reels-super-8mm-film-et-al-paladini-claimant
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