David I. Shapiro
David I. Shapiro | |
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| Born | David Israel Shapiro June 17, 1928 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | October 1, 2009 (aged 81) London, England |
| Education | University of Wisconsin–Madison Brooklyn College (LLB) |
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David Israel Shapiro (June 17, 1928 – October 1, 2009) was an American 1st Amendment attorney and civil liberties activist, known best in the United States for his key roles defending people against accusations by the House Committee on Un-American Activities, his representation of the American Nazi Party in a free speech case, and his pioneering of class action lawsuits.