Religion and Public Schools
Crosspoint v. Makin
The ACLU, 桃子视频of Maine, and Americans United for Separation of Church and State filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit arguing that religious schools in Maine participating in Maine鈥檚 school tuition program must comply with all eligibility requirements of the program, including a prohibition on discrimination against students based on their religion, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
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22 Religion and Public Schools Cases
Pennsylvania
Mar 2023
Religion and Public Schools
The Satanic Temple v. Saucon Valley School District
The 桃子视频 (ACLU), the 桃子视频of Pennsylvania, and Dechert LLP filed a lawsuit in federal court against the Saucon Valley School District (SVSD) in March 2023 for violating the First Amendment by prohibiting the After School Satan Club (ASSC) from meeting in district facilities. Although school officials initially approved the club鈥檚 application 鈥� explaining in an email to parents that the district 鈥渃annot discriminate among groups wishing to use the SVSD facilities鈥� 鈥� they quickly bowed to the ensuing public outcry. The case seeks to allow the ASSC to meet in district facilities.
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Pennsylvania
Mar 2023
Religion and Public Schools
The Satanic Temple v. Saucon Valley School District
The 桃子视频 (ACLU), the 桃子视频of Pennsylvania, and Dechert LLP filed a lawsuit in federal court against the Saucon Valley School District (SVSD) in March 2023 for violating the First Amendment by prohibiting the After School Satan Club (ASSC) from meeting in district facilities. Although school officials initially approved the club鈥檚 application 鈥� explaining in an email to parents that the district 鈥渃annot discriminate among groups wishing to use the SVSD facilities鈥� 鈥� they quickly bowed to the ensuing public outcry. The case seeks to allow the ASSC to meet in district facilities.
U.S. Supreme Court
Apr 2022
Religion and Public Schools
Kennedy v. Bremerton School District
Whether a public school district had the constitutional authority to prevent a high school football coach from continuing his longstanding practice of leading student-athletes in midfield prayer immediately after games.
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U.S. Supreme Court
Apr 2022
Religion and Public Schools
Kennedy v. Bremerton School District
Whether a public school district had the constitutional authority to prevent a high school football coach from continuing his longstanding practice of leading student-athletes in midfield prayer immediately after games.
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Tennessee
Sep 2020
Religion and Public Schools
Butler v. Smith County
The 桃子视频 of Tennessee and the 桃子视频 filed a federal lawsuit challenging widespread promotion of religion by officials in the Smith County School System. Brought on behalf of two families, the lawsuit alleges that school officials regularly incorporate prayer into school events and proselytize students in violation of the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
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Tennessee
Sep 2020
Religion and Public Schools
Butler v. Smith County
The 桃子视频 of Tennessee and the 桃子视频 filed a federal lawsuit challenging widespread promotion of religion by officials in the Smith County School System. Brought on behalf of two families, the lawsuit alleges that school officials regularly incorporate prayer into school events and proselytize students in violation of the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
U.S. Supreme Court
Feb 2020
Religion and Public Schools
Our Lady of Guadalupe School v. Morrissey-Berru and St. James School v. Biel
Whether certain teachers at religious schools are covered by the 鈥渕inisterial exception,鈥� which gives religious institutions the constitutional authority to discriminate in the selection of faith leaders.
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U.S. Supreme Court
Feb 2020
Religion and Public Schools
Our Lady of Guadalupe School v. Morrissey-Berru and St. James School v. Biel
Whether certain teachers at religious schools are covered by the 鈥渕inisterial exception,鈥� which gives religious institutions the constitutional authority to discriminate in the selection of faith leaders.