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· 8/29/2023

Commonwealth v. Mendoza, A., Pet

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  • prohibiting the state from compelling defendant to discuss his association with the Communist Party
  • prohibiting the state from compelling defendant to discuss his association with the Communist Party
  • prohibiting the state from compelling defendant to discuss his association with the Communist Party
  • applying the privilege to “the views expressed and ideas advocated” at political party meetings
  • contempt conviction of witness refusing to answer historical questions in state investigation of Communist activity unconstitutional
  • past political associations and activities of plaintiff

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Judges: Per Curiam

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