Leary V. United States
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| Date decided | 1969 |
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| Ruling court | Supreme Court of the United States |
| Majority | Harlan |
| Douglas | |
| Stewart | |
| White | |
| Marshall; Warren | |
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| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 2158083 |
About Leary V. United States
Leary v. United States, 395 U. S. 6, is a U. S. Supreme Court case dealing with the constitutionality of the Marihuana Tax Act of 1937. Timothy Leary, a professor and activist, was arrested for the possession of marijuana in violation of the Marihuana Tax Act.