Fowler v. Rhode Island
Text
Issue
Holding
Struck down ordinance that prohibited religious speech but allowed for religious services in a public park because it was religiously discriminatory.
Citation
345 U.S. 67
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
State v. Fowler, 91 A.2d 27 (R.I. 1952), rev'd sub nom. Fowler v. State of R.I., 345 U.S. 67 (1953)