Word: barenblatt
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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Still retreating from its 1957 Watkins decision, the Supreme Court has upheld the House Un-American Activities Committee's citation of Frank Wilkinson for contempt. Like its immediate precedent, the Barenblatt case, this one involves a witness who refused to answer questions put to him by the House committee. The Wilkinson ruling, however, has prompted anguished and angry dissents from Justices Black and Douglas and anyone who reads what they have to say about the implications of this decision ought to share their dismay...