National Socialist Party v. Skokie

Background Skokie-Illinois Population-70,000 (40,500 Jews) National Socialist Party=Nazi Party

Case Details Frank Collin Collin’s Letter District Court of Cook County Hearing. Application with Justice John Paul Stevens

Quotation "[m]arching, walking or parading in the uniform of the National Socialist Party of America; [m]arching, walking or parading or otherwise displaying the swastika on or off their person; [d]istributing pamphlets or displaying any materials which incite or promote hatred against persons of Jewish faith or ancestry or hatred against persons of any faith or ancestry, race or religion.”

Amendment Violation First Amendment Violation -(Lack of) Freedom of speech/press. -Taking away right to protest. -(Lack of) Freedom of Religion

Question and Decision Did the Illinois Supreme Court improperly deny the National Socialist Party’s request for a stay of the district court’s injunction? Constitutional rights out weigh the procedural steps created by the court. Voting concluded 5 to 4 in favor of the National Socialist Party.

Conclusion March in Chicago Museum in Skokie

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