People v. Hunter

The facts of this case are fully set forth in the dissenting opinion.

This case involves the fundamental right of freedom of association, and governmental restriction upon that right cannot be tolerated absent *3justification by a "compelling state interest”. Roe v Wade, 410 US 113; 93 S Ct 705; 35 L Ed 2d 147 (1972). Further, despite the existence of such a concern, the regulation fails to pass constitutional muster if that interest can be achieved by a "less drastic alternative”. Shelton v Tucker, 364 US 479; 81 S Ct 247; 5 L Ed 2d 231 (1960).

There is no doubt that the state’s interest in…