WAYTE v. UNITED STATES
Supreme Court Cases
470 U.S. 598 (1985)
Case Overview
Legal Principle at Issue
Whether a passive enforcement policy under which the Government prosecutes only those who report themselves as having violated the law, or who are reported by others, violates the First Amendment.
Action
Affirmed (includes modified). Petitioning party did not receive a favorable disposition.
Advocated for Respondent
- Rex E. Lee View all cases
Advocated for Petitioner
- Mark D. Rosenbaum View all cases