Chaplinsky v. New Hampshire
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| Chaplinsky v. New Hampshire | |
| Court | Supreme Court of the United States |
|---|---|
| Citation | |
| Date decided | March 9, 1942 |
Facts
Chaplinsky, a Jehovah’s Witness, distributes religious literature in a public street. He also criticizes the beliefs of others who weren't Jehovah's Witnesses.
A crowd became hostile to Chaplinsky. Police direct Chaplinsky to leave the scene.
Chaplinsky insults City Marshal (police) in Bowering, New Hampshire.Resources
