Rotary International v. Rotary Club of Duarte Board of Directors

The Court found that the law did not violate the right of club members to freedom of association. Further, that the organization in question had a broad and potentially large membership with high turnover, was inclusive by nature, frequently included strangers in its activities, and had a broad public purpose. Freedom of association goes to protect more intimate organizations, the Court said. The Court also found that the admission of women did not violate the First Amendment right of expressive association, since it would not affect the purpose of the club.