WARD v. ROCK AGAINST RACISM

No. 88-226.

491 U.S. 781 (1989)

WARD ET AL. v. ROCK AGAINST RACISM

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided June 22, 1989


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Leonard J. Koerner argued the cause for petitioners. With him on the brief were Peter L. Zimroth, Larry A. Sonnenshein, and Julian L. Kalkstein.

William M. Kunstler argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief was Noah A. Kinigstein.*


JUSTICE KENNEDY delivered the opinion of the Court.

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