Lovell v. City of Griffin
Text
Holding
Invalidated city ordinance prohibiting distribution of religious literature for violating freedom of the press.
Citation
303 U.S. 444
Year
Ratio
Library of Congress Link
Religious Tradition Involved
State/Territory of Origin
Clause (Free Exercise / Establishment / Both / Other)
Does it involve religious institution(s) or individual(s)
Local / State / Federal Legislation
Uphold / Overturn Penultimate Court
Penultimate court of appeals
Penultimate court opinion citation
Lovell v. City of Griffin, 191 S.E. 152 (Ga. App. 1937), rev'd sub nom. Lovell v. City of Griffin, Ga., 303 U.S. 444 (1938), and vacated, 197 S.E. 347 (Ga. App. 1938)
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