Williams v. Rhodes

Williams v. Rhodes is a significant U.S. Supreme Court case from 1968 that addressed the issue of ballot access for minor political parties. The Court ruled that Ohio's election laws, which effectively made it difficult for third parties to be included on the ballot, violated the First and Fourteenth Amendments. The decision emphasized the importance of a democratic system that allows diverse political participation and challenged laws that might restrict voters' choices. Ultimately, it reinforced the principle that electoral processes should be fair and accessible to all political groups.