McCullen v. Coakley Oral Argument
The Supreme Court ruled unanimously on June 26, 2014, that the law violated the First Amendment.
The Supreme Court heard oral argument in McCullen v. Coakley, docket number 12-1168, concerning whether a Massachusetts law requiring protes… read more
The Supreme Court heard oral argument in McCullen v. Coakley, docket number 12-1168, concerning whether a Massachusetts law requiring protesters at abortion clinics to stay 35-feet away from the clinic’s entrance. Some anti-abortion protesters sued, saying the law violated their First Amendment right to engage in what they call "pro-life counseling. A lower court upheld the constitutionality of the buffer zone.
The Supreme Court ruled unanimously on June 26, 2014, that the law violated the First Amendment. close
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