MASSACHUSETTS v. OAKES
Supreme Court Cases
491 U.S. 576 (1989)
Case Overview
Legal Principle at Issue
Whether a Massachusetts child pornography statute prohibiting adults from posing or exhibiting minors "in a state of nudity" was overbroad and violated the First Amendment.
Action
Vacated and remanded. Petitioning party received a favorable disposition.
Advocated for Respondent
- Richard J. Vita View all cases
Advocated for Petitioner
- James M. Shannon View all cases