Bradv v. Maryland

Bradv v. Maryland is a legal case where the Supreme Court addressed whether Maryland could require a licensing fee for organizations that advocate for criminal defendants, even if they didn't directly provide legal services. The Court ruled that such fees could violate the First Amendment's free speech protections if they are used in a way that discourages or inhibits free expression. Essentially, the case highlighted the importance of safeguarding organizations’ right to advocacy and political activity from financial restrictions that could impede their work or silences on important issues.