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COX v. LOUISIANA

No. 24.

379 U.S. 536 (1965)

COX v. LOUISIANA.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided January 18, 1965.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Carl Rachlin argued the cause for appellant. With him on the brief were Robert Collins, Nils Douglas and Floyd McKissick.

Ralph L. Roy argued the cause for appellee. With him on the brief was Jack P. F. Gremillion, Attorney General of Louisiana.

MR. JUSTICE GOLDBERG delivered the opinion of the Court.

Appellant, the Reverend Mr. B. Elton Cox, the leader of a civil rights demonstration, was arrested and charged with four offenses under Louisiana law—criminal conspiracy, disturbing the peace, obstructing public passages, and picketing before a courthouse. In a consolidated trial before a judge without a jury, and on the same set of facts, he was acquitted of...

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