UNITED STATES v. REIDEL
Supreme Court Cases
402 U.S. 351 (1971)
Case Overview
Legal Principle at Issue
Whether a federal law barring use of the mail for delivering obscene matter to persons over 21 was unconstitutional under the First Amendment.
Action
Reversed. Petitioning party received a favorable disposition.
Advocated for Respondent
- Sam Rosenwein View all cases
Advocated for Petitioner
- Erwin Griswold View all cases