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Coates
v. Cincinnati
402 U.S. 611 (1971)
Author: DK
Facts: The
appellants were found guilt under and Ohio statute that made it a
criminal defense for three or more persons to assemble on any of
the sidewalks and there conduct themselves in a manner annoying
to persons passing by.
Procedure:
Convictions were upheld by the Ohio SC.
Issue: Was
the Ohio statute unconstitutional on its face?
Holding: Yes
Rationale:
The statue is unconstitutionally vague because it subjects the
exercise of the right of assembly to an unascertainable
standard. The statute is unconstitutionally broad because
it authorizes the punishment of constitutionally protected
conduct.
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