July 13, 2026

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California Christian University v. Weaver

The First Amendment mandates governmental neutrality between religion and religion; the state may not adopt programs or practices which aid or oppose any religion.

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California Christian University v. Weaver, No. 534 F.3d 1245 (2008).
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California Christian University v. Weaver (No. 534 F.3d 1245) [2008] — The First Amendment mandates governmental neutrality between religion and religion; the state may not adopt programs or practices which aid or oppose any religion. Source: ReligiousLiberty.TV (https://religiousliberty.tv/case-library/cal-christian-univ-v-weaver/, accessed July 13, 2026).
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Citation: 534 F.3d 1245 Year: 2008
Holding: The First Amendment mandates governmental neutrality between religion and religion; the state may not adopt programs or practices which aid or oppose any religion.
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California Christian University v. Weaver (534 F.3d 1245) is a Church & State case in 2008. The court held that the First Amendment mandates governmental neutrality between religion and religion; the state may not adopt programs or practices which aid or oppose any religion.