Martin v. Struthers
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Holding
Ordinance forbidding door-to-door distribution of religious pamphlets and circulars is unconstitutional because it violates free speech and press.
Citation
319 U.S. 141; additional dissent attached to Douglas v. City of Jeannette, 319 U.S. 166 (1943)
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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
City of Struthers v. Rummell, 40 N.E.2d 154 (Ohio 1942), rev'd sub nom. Martin v. City of Struthers, Ohio, 319 U.S. 141 (1943)
Penultimate court opinion link
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