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HURLEY v. IRISH-AMERICAN GAY, LESBIAN AND BISEXUAL GROUP OF BOSTON, INC.

No. 94-749.

515 U.S. 557 (1995)

HURLEY et al. v. IRISH-AMERICAN GAY, LESBIAN AND BISEXUAL GROUP OF BOSTON, INC., et al.

United States Supreme Court.

Decided June 19, 1995.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Chester Darling argued the cause for petitioners. With him on the briefs were Dwight G. Duncan and William M. Connolly.

John Ward argued the cause for respondents. With him on the brief were David Duncan, Gretchen Van Ness, Gary Buseck, Mary Bonauto, Larry W. Yackle, and Charles S. Sims.*

Souter, J., delivered the opinion for a unanimous Court.

Justice Souter, delivered the opinion of the Court.

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