Everson v. Board of Education
Neither a state nor the Federal Government can set up a church or pass laws which aid one religion, aid all religions, or prefer one…
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McCollum v. Board of Education
Religious classes held on public school property violate the Establishment Clause.
Zorach v. Clauson
A New York City policy allowing students to be released during the school day for off-site religious instruction does not violate the Establishment Clause.
American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio v. State of Ohio
The Sixth Circuit initially ruled the Ohio state motto unconstitutional as government endorsement of Christianity, but the full court panel reversed and allowed the motto…
Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue
A state cannot exclude religious schools from a generally available tax credit program based on the state constitution's no-aid provision.
Carson v. Makin
A state cannot exclude religious schools from a tuition assistance program based on the state's establishment clause concerns.
Trinity Lutheran Church of Columbia, Inc. v. Comer
Religious organizations cannot be excluded from generally available public benefits solely because of their religious status.
Shockley v. Adams
A state's refusal to allow a death row inmate's family members to serve as spiritual advisors in the execution chamber does not substantially burden religious…
Olivier v. City of Brandon
The Supreme Court will hear whether a street preacher can challenge a city ordinance regulating demonstrations near a public amphitheater despite having been convicted under…
Pierce v. Society of Sisters
States cannot require all children to attend public schools; families and private institutions retain authority over education and religious upbringing.