1. Stanley v. Ill., No. 70-5014 , SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES, October 19, 1971, Argued , April 3, 1972, Decided
OVERVIEW: State statutory presumption that all unwed fathers were unfit parents was too broad and violated Equal Protection Clause. All parents were constitutionally entitled to a hearing on their fitness before their children were removed from their custody.
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