Joseph Burstyn, Inc. v. Wilson
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Issue
Holding
State law requiring permit for commercial showing of films but allowing censorship of films that are “sacrilegious” is a prior restraint and thus an unconstitutional violation of freedoms of speech and press.
Citation
343 U.S. 495
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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
Joseph Burstyn, Inc. v. Wilson, 101 N.E.2d 665 (N.Y. 1951), rev'd, 343 U.S. 495 (1952)