EU v. SAN FRANCISCO COUNTY DEMOCRATIC CENTRAL COMMITTEE
Supreme Court Cases
489 U.S. 214 (1989)
Case Overview
Legal Principle at Issue
Whether California's election laws — which strictly forbade political parties from endorsing candidates in primary elections and heavily regulated their internal organization, composition, and leadership term limits — violated the members' First Amendment rights of free speech and freedom of association.
Action
Affirmed (includes modified). Petitioning party did not receive a favorable disposition.
Advocated for Respondent
- James J. Brosnahan View all cases
Advocated for Petitioner
- Geoffrey L. Graybill Jr. View all cases