Freedman v. Maryland
United States Supreme Court
380 U.S. 51 (1965)
Relevant factsFree
Maryland required State Board of Censors approval before any public film screening; Freedman (defendant) deliberately screened a film without submitting it for approval to challenge the law's constitutionality, and was convicted under the statute.
IssueFree
Whether a film censorship law requiring approval before public screening is unconstitutional when it fails to provide procedural protections ensuring a timely and impartial review of censorship decisions.