People v. DeJonge
Michigan Supreme Court ruled in a 4-3 decision that parents have the right to homeschool their children without…
Unnamed case filed by atheist parent against Illinois Silent Reflection and Student Prayer Act
A state law mandating a moment of silence in public schools is an unconstitutional endorsement of religion.
Newdow v. Rio Linda Union School District
The reference to God in the Pledge of Allegiance is a recognition of the religious history of the…
Schultz v. Medina Valley Independent School District
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a ban on prayer at high school graduation, allowing public…
Church Employment Discrimination Case (Ministerial Exception)
The Supreme Court will hear a case involving whether churches can discriminate when making employment decisions about employees…
Engel v. Vitale
Teacher-led school prayer in public schools is unconstitutional under the Establishment Clause.
Cooper v. Aaron
The Supreme Court's interpretation of the Constitution is binding on all other branches of government and the states.
Curl v. Beltsville Adventist School
A church school teacher classified as a 'minister' has no right to pursue federal claims under the Americans…
Yoder v. Wisconsin
The Supreme Court found that parents' fundamental right to freedom of religion outweighed the state's interest in requiring…