Pierce v. Society of Sisters
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
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
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)
Penultimate court opinion link
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