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The People of the State of New York v. Margaret H. Sanger
New York Court of Appeals
118 N.E. 637 (1918)
- Written by Jenny Perry, JD
Facts
Margaret Sanger (defendant) was convicted under a New York law that made it a misdemeanor to sell or give away, or to advertise or offer for sale, any instrument or drug for the prevention of conception or to provide information orally as to how or when such an instrument or drug might be obtained. Sanger, who was not a physician, appealed, arguing that the law was unconstitutionally broad because it would prevent a duly licensed physician from giving advice to married patients.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Crane, J.)
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