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)[1] 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.