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Archdiocese of Brooklyn v. Cuomo

The state must demonstrate a compelling state interest to restrict the free exercise of religion, applying strict scrutiny standard.

Boerne v. Flores

RFRA applies only to federal actions, not to state or local government actions.

Schenck v. United States

Defendants convicted under the Espionage Act of 1917 for distributing pamphlets urging resistance to military draft did not have First Amendment protection when speech…

Zelman v. Simmons-Harris

A school voucher program that includes religious schools does not violate the Establishment Clause.

Shurtleff v. Boston

A city violated the free speech rights of a Christian group when it refused to allow them to fly a Christian flag from a…

Trinity Lutheran Church v. Comer

A state cannot exclude religious organizations from generally available funding programs based on their religious status.