McCullen v. Coakley Oral Argument

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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McCullen v. Coakley Oral Argument

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Program ID:
317231-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Judicial Proceeding
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Jan 22, 2014 | 6:59pm EST | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Jun 27, 2014 | 11:02am EDT | C-SPAN 3

Airing Details

  • Jan 22, 2014 | 6:59pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Jan 22, 2014 | 9:15pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Jan 23, 2014 | 2:03am EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Jan 23, 2014 | 3:43pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Jan 23, 2014 | 4:00pm EST | C-SPAN RADIO
  • Jan 25, 2014 | 11:09am EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Feb 10, 2014 | 8:31am EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Jun 26, 2014 | 6:22pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Jun 26, 2014 | 9:55pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Jun 27, 2014 | 2:33am EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Jun 27, 2014 | 11:02am EDT | C-SPAN 3
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