Our Lady of Guadalupe School v. Morrissey-Berru
The Supreme Court agreed to hear whether the ministerial exception bars a teacher at a Catholic school from suing for age discrimination.
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Topic: Education
Cambridge Christian School v. Florida High School Athletic Association
Cambridge Christian School petitions the Supreme Court to overturn lower court rulings that barred student prayer over the loudspeaker at a state football championship, arguing…
Santa Fe Independent School District v. Doe
School-sponsored prayer at public school games violates the Establishment Clause.
People v. DeJonge
Michigan Supreme Court ruled in a 4-3 decision that parents have the right to homeschool their children without requiring certified teacher instruction.
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 nation and not an affirmation of God…
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 prayer at a Texas high school graduation…
Church Employment Discrimination Case (Ministerial Exception)
The Supreme Court will hear a case involving whether churches can discriminate when making employment decisions about employees who are not clergy, specifically regarding whether…
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.