ARCARA, DISTRICT ATTORNEY OF ERIE COUNTY v. CLOUD BOOKS, INC., DBA VILLAGE BOOK & NEWS STORE, et al.
Supreme Court Cases
478 U.S. 697 (1986)
Case Overview
Legal Principle at Issue
Whether the First Amendment bars enforcement of a statute authorizing closure of a premises found to be used as a place for prostitution and lewdness because the premises are also used as an adult bookstore.
Action
Reversed. Petitioning party received a favorable disposition.
Advocated for Respondent
- Paul John Cambria Jr. View all cases
Advocated for Petitioner
- John J. DeFranks View all cases