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Murdock v. Pennsylvania, 319 U.S. 105 (1943)

The Supreme Court held government may not impose a license tax upon the exercise of First Amendment rights.

Quote: "A State may not impose a charge for the enjoyment of a right granted by the Federal Constitution."

Citation: Murdock v. Pennsylvania, 319 U.S. 105 (1943).

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