Jones v. Opelika (II)
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Holding
Explicitly overruled Jones v. Opelika (I), 316 U.S. 584 (1942); state may not prohibit distribution of religious literature; even if ordinance is “nondiscriminatory” on its face, the liberties guaranteed by the First Amendment are in a preferred position.
Citation
319 U.S. 103; dissents attached to Murdock v. Pennsylvania (City of Jeannette), 319 U.S. 117, and Douglas v. City of Jeannette, 319 U.S. 166
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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
Jones v. City of Opelika, 7 So. 2d 503 (Ala. 1942), aff'd, 316 U.S. 584 (1942), vacated, 319 U.S. 103 (1943)
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