BARENBLATT v. UNITED STATES
Supreme Court Cases
360 U.S. 109 (1959)
Case Overview
Legal Principle at Issue
Whether the Subcommittee of the House Committee on Un-American Activities inquiry into petitioners past or present membership in the Communist Party violated the First Amendment.
Action
Affirmed (includes modified). Petitioning party did not receive a favorable disposition.
Advocated for Respondent
- Philip R. Monahan View all cases
Advocated for Petitioner
- Edward J. Ennis View all cases