Simmons v. United States
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Issue
Holding
Reversed conviction of defendant who was denied fair conscientious objection hearing because of government’s failure to supply him “fair resume” of materials from his FBI files.
Citation
348 U.S. 397
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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
U.S. v. Simmons, 213 F.2d 901 (7th Cir. 1954), rev'd, 348 U.S. 397 (1955)