Zorach v. Clauson

Text

Holding

Upheld the constitutionality of granting students release time from public schools to attend religious education or services.

Citation

343 U.S. 306

Year

Ratio

Author

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

Zorach v. Clauson, 100 N.E.2d 463 (N.Y. 1951), aff'd, 343 U.S. 306 (1952)

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