California Christian University v. Weaver
The First Amendment mandates governmental neutrality between religion and religion; the state may not adopt programs or practices which aid or oppose any religion.
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Topic: Establishment Clause
Larson v. Valente
When a law discriminates between religions, it can survive constitutional review only if closely fitted to the furtherance of a compelling governmental interest.
Awad v. Ziriax
The 10th Circuit upheld a lower court's ruling that blocked Oklahoma's 'Save Our State' amendment barring Islamic law, finding the amendment unnecessary and discriminatory between…
Greece v. Galloway
The constitutionality of prayer as a component of government meetings, and whether prayers must remain nonsectarian under the nonestablishment clause of the First Amendment.
Galloway v. Greece
Opening prayers at town council meetings are permissible under the Establishment Clause so long as they do not condemn or attempt to convert people of…
Stinson v. Fayetteville School District
A preliminary injunction was issued against an Arkansas statute requiring Ten Commandments displays in public schools.
South Carolina License Plate Case (Judge Cameron Currie ruling)
A US federal district court ruled that South Carolina's cross-adorned 'I Believe' license plates violate the constitutional separation of church and state by giving favored…
Italy v. European Court of Human Rights (School Crucifix Case)
The European Court of Human Rights banned crucifixes in school classrooms, prompting Italy to appeal the decision.
Tilton v. Richardson
Florida Supreme Court school voucher decision
The Florida Supreme Court overturned school vouchers.