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NAACP v. Alabama
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| NAACP v. Alabama | |
| Court | Supreme Court of the United States |
|---|---|
| Citation | |
| Date decided | June 30, 1958 |
Procedural History
John Patterson, the Attorney General of Alabama, sues the NAACP in 1956.
Issues
Would compelling an organization to reveal its membership list violate the freedom of association of the members of the organization under the First Amendment?
Comments
The phrase "freedom of association" isn't found anywhere in the US Constitution. Therein, the phrase "peaceably to assemble" is used.
Nonetheless, US courts have recognized the right of people to associate with other people. US courts treat association akin to assembly together for a common cause.Resources
