427 U.S. 347 96 S.Ct. 2673 49 L.Ed.2d 547 Richard J. ELROD, etc., et al., Petitioners,v.John BURNS et al. No. 74-1520. Argued April 19, 1976. Decided June 28, 1976. Syllabus Respondents, Republicans who are non-civil-service employees of the Cook County, Ill., Sheriff’s Office, brought this suit as a class action for declaratory, injunctive, and other […]