Zorach v. Clauson
A New York City policy allowing students to be released during the school day for off-site religious instruction…
Everson v. Board of Education
Neither a state nor the Federal Government can set up a church or pass laws which aid one…
McCollum v. Board of Education
Religious classes held on public school property violate the Establishment Clause.
Trinity Lutheran Church of Columbia, Inc. v. Comer
Religious organizations cannot be excluded from generally available public benefits solely because of their religious status.
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…
Carson v. Makin
A state cannot exclude religious schools from a tuition assistance program based on the state's establishment clause concerns.
United Methodist Rio Texas Conference v. Disaffiliating Churches
Civil courts cannot enforce internal church governance rules or interpret denominational discipline provisions as doing so would constitute…
Bill 21 Ruling (Quebec)
Bill 21 harmed minority groups but the override clause prevented the court from striking it down.
Calvary Chapel San Jose v. State of California
Church seeks Supreme Court review of $1.2 million fines for holding worship services during COVID restrictions despite exemptions…
Hosanna-Tabor Evangelical Lutheran Church v. EEOC
The ministerial exception doctrine prohibits secular courts from reviewing employment claims brought by members of the clergy.