Flast v. Cohen
Text
Issue
Holding
Federal taxpayer has standing to challenge appropriation of federal funds for religious schools under the establishment clause.
Citation
392 U.S. 83
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
Flast v. Gardner, 271 F. Supp. 1 (S.D.N.Y. 1967), rev'd sub nom. Flast v. Cohen, 392 U.S. 83 (1968)