Lottery Case

Champion v. Ames

This case challenges a criminal conviction for violating a congressional statute outlawing carrying lottery tickets across state lines. The constitutionality of the act is in question.

Supreme Court of the United States

188 U.S. 321, 47 L. Ed. 492, 23 S. Ct. 321, SCDB 1902-057, 1903 U.S. LEXIS 1283

No. 2

1903-02-23

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