[[File:Williamodouglas.jpg|thumb|right|180px|Douglas, appointed to the Court by [[FDR]], became increasingly liberal in his [[judicial activism]] during his long tenure.]]
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{{cquote|1. Since the First Amendment forbids censorship of expression of ideas not linked with illegal action, Fanny Hill cannot be proscribed. Pp. 383 U. S. 426; 383 U. S. 427-433.
{{cquote|1. Since the First Amendment forbids censorship of expression of ideas not linked with illegal action, Fanny Hill cannot be proscribed. Pp. 383 U. S. 426; 383 U. S. 427-433.