Pierce v. Society of Sisters

Text

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Holding

Invalidated state law mandating attendance at public schools as violation of rights of private schools and of parents.

Citation

268 U.S. 510

Year

Ratio

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

Dissent Author(s)

Uphold / Overturn Penultimate Court

Penultimate court opinion citation

Socy. of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary v. Pierce, 296 F. 928 (D. Or. 1924), aff'd, 268 U.S. 510 (1925)

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