Schneider v. State of New Jersey (Town of Irvington)
Text
Holding
Invalidated local ordinance prohibiting distribution of religious literature for violating freedom of speech and freedom of the press.
Citation
308 U.S. 147
Year
Ratio
Library of Congress Link
Religious Tradition Involved
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
People v. Young, 85 P.2d 231 (Cal. Super. App. Dept. 1938), rev'd sub nom. Schneider v. State of New Jersey, Town of Irvington, 308 U.S. 147 (1939)