Hustler Magazine v. Falwell

Hustler Magazine, Inc. v. Falwell, 485 U.S. 46 (1988) was a case argued before the United States Supreme Court. The decision strengthened free speech rights in relation to parodies of public figures by extending the "actual malice" test of New York Times v. Sullivan, 376 U.S. 254 (1964).

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485 U.S. 46 - 1988 - United States Supreme Court - Free speech - New York Times v. Sullivan - 1964

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The case was argued on December 2, 1987 and the Court handed down its decision on February 24, 1988 by a vote of 8 to 0. William Rehnquist wrote for the Court, Byron White concurred. Anthony Kennedy had taken his seat on the bench a mere six days before the decision was handed down, and so did not take part in the case.

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December 2 - 1987 - February 24 - 1988 - William Rehnquist - Byron White - Anthony Kennedy

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