Reynolds v. United States
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Holding
Upheld federal criminal law prohibiting polygamy and denied a Mormon’s free exercise claim to the practice, stating that beliefs could not be regulated but actions could.
Citation
98 U.S. 145
Year
Ratio
Library of Congress Link
Religious Tradition Involved
State/Territory of Origin
Clause (Free Exercise / Establishment / Both / Other)
Does it involve religious institution(s) or individual(s)
Local / State / Federal Legislation
Uphold / Overturn Penultimate Court
Penultimate court of appeals
Penultimate court opinion citation
U.S. v. Reynolds, 1 Utah 226 (1875), aff'd, 98 U.S. 145 (1878)
Penultimate court opinion link
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