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Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. was decided by the U.S. Supreme Court in 2014.

Q: What is the citation for Hobby Lobby?

The official citation for Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. is 573 U.S. 682.

Q: What legal issues are involved in Hobby Lobby?

Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. involves the following religious liberty issues: Free Exercise, Healthcare & Conscience.

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Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., 573 U.S. 682 (2014).

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Citation: 573 U.S. 682 Year: 2014 Court: U.S. Supreme Court

Free Exercise Healthcare & Conscience

Holding: Religious liberty protections under RFRA apply to closely held for-profit corporations.

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Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. (573 U.S. 682) is a Free Exercise case decided by the U.S. Supreme Court in 2014. The court held that religious liberty protections under RFRA apply to closely held for-profit corporations.