Thomas v. Collins (1940)
- Docket
- 14
- Decided
- 1940-1955-
Summary
Question: Does the Texas law requiring labor organizers to secure permission to solicit members violate the Free Speech Clause of the First Amendment? Conclusion: Yes, the law was unconstitutional. It interfered with freedom of speech and freedom of assembly which possesses "a sanctity and a sanction not permitting dubious intrusions."