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 no-aid provision.
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Carson v. Makin
A state cannot exclude religious schools from a tuition assistance program based on the state's establishment clause concerns.
Trinity Lutheran Church of Columbia, Inc. v. Comer
Religious organizations cannot be excluded from generally available public benefits solely because of their religious status.
Pierce v. Society of Sisters
States cannot require all children to attend public schools; families and private institutions retain authority over education and religious upbringing.
Wisconsin v. Yoder
Amish families have a constitutional right to withdraw their children from public schooling after eighth grade based on sincere religious beliefs.
Arroyo-Castro v. Gasper
A teacher's display of a crucifix on a classroom wall constitutes speech pursuant to official duties and is subject to school district control, not protected…
Bickford v. Bradeen
Preston Damsky v. Chris Summerlin
Federal judge issued a ruling on the clash between speech and safety at a public university, applying First Amendment protections.
We the Patriots USA, Inc. v. State of Connecticut Department of Education
The court dismissed state constitutional claims based on sovereign immunity but allowed a statutory religious liberty claim under Connecticut General Statutes § 52-571b to proceed…
Mahmoud v. Taylor
Parents have a fundamental right to direct the upbringing and medical care of their children without state interference.