United States, et al. v. American Telephone and Telegraph Company et al.

Opinion summary

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The case involved a dispute between the United States government and American Telephone and Telegraph Company (AT&T) regarding compliance with subpoenas issued by Congress. The issue arose when AT&T was ordered to provide certain documents related to national security, which they argued could potentially compromise sensitive information if disclosed. The Supreme Court had to balance the need for congressional oversight against potential risks to national security. Ultimately, the court ruled in favor of maintaining confidentiality over specific classified materials while allowing limited disclosure under strict conditions that would not jeopardize national interests.