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Trump v. CASA

District courts typically lack authority to issue nationwide injunctions against federal policies; equitable relief must generally be limited to named parties unless broader injunction…

Barnette

Flag-salute case protecting religious conscience against compulsory expression.

Davis v. Ermold

Petition pending whether personal liability for emotional distress damages violates First Amendment free exercise rights and whether Obergefell should be reversed.

Kane v. City of New York

Petition pending whether personal moral beliefs deserve equal constitutional protection as organized religious faith.

Tandon v. Newsom

California's limits on religious gatherings during COVID-19 violated the Free Exercise Clause because secular activities like shopping were allowed.

Sherbert v. Verner

The government must meet a strict scrutiny standard when burdening religious practice.

Prince v. Massachusetts

Parental authority and religious freedom cannot be used to endanger a child's welfare.