Feiner v. New York: Decision

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of New York in this case.

In FEINER v. NEW YORK 340, U.S., 315 (1951), the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that Feiner was guilty of disorderly conduct. The majority reasoned that Feiner's actions created the danger of a riot or disturbance occurring. The minority believed that the police had a clear obligation to protect Feiner's right to speak.

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