Mr. Justice Clark delivered the opinion of the Court. This case is one of criminal contempt for refusal to answer questions at trial.' Petitioner, admittedly a high executive officer of the Communist Party of California, and 13 codefendants were indicted and convicted of conspiracy to violate the Smith Act. 1 During the trial, peti *68</pag…
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