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Supreme Court voids ban on contraceptive mail ads
The Supreme Court ruled 8-0 that an 1873 Comstock era law banning unsolicited advertisements for condoms and other contraceptives is unconstitutional, allowing drug companies to mail brochures. The decision also addressed auto safety device requirements, while a separate water rights dispute with Paiute Indians over Truckee River flows involved Nevada and farmers.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Elizabeth Dole
State of
Nevada
Truckee
Harry A. Blackmun
Justice Department
Blackmun
Thurgood Marshall
Court
Marshall
Youngs Drug Corp
Anthony Comstock