David Morris Clayman v. United States Federal Officials

Q: What court decided United States Federal Officials?

David Morris Clayman v. United States Federal Officials was decided by the U.S. District Court in 2025.

Q: What legal issues are involved in United States Federal Officials?

David Morris Clayman v. United States Federal Officials involves the following religious liberty issues: Free Exercise, Public Display.

A federal court dismissed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of ‘In God We Trust’ on U.S. currency under RFRA and the First Amendment, finding no substantial burden on religious exercise.

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February 26, 2026

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Year: 2025 Court: U.S. District Court

Free Exercise Public Display

Holding: A federal court dismissed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of 'In God We Trust' on U.S. currency under RFRA and the First Amendment, finding no substantial burden on religious exercise.

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Federal court rules “In God We Trust” does not violate religious rights under RFRA or the Constitution November 30, 2025

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David Morris Clayman v. United States Federal Officials is a Free Exercise case decided by the U.S. District Court in 2025. The court held that a federal court dismissed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of 'In God We Trust' on U.S. currency under RFRA and the First Amendment, finding no substantial burden on religious exercise.

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