David I. Shapiro
American lawyer and activist (1928–2009) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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David Israel Shapiro (June 17, 1928 – October 1, 2009)[1] was an American 1st Amendment attorney and civil liberties activist, known best in the United States for his key roles defending people against accusations by the House Committee on Un-American Activities, his representation of the American Nazi Party in a free speech case, and his pioneering in class action lawsuits.
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Born | David Israel Shapiro (1928-06-17)June 17, 1928 New York City, U.S. |
Died | October 1, 2009(2009-10-01) (aged 81) London, England |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | University of Wisconsin–Madison Brooklyn College |
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