Oestereich v. Selective Service System
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Issue
Holding
Individual who qualified for exemption based on religion could not be denied that exemption for conduct unrelated to the merits of that exemption in absence of legislative authorization.
Citation
393 U.S. 233
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
Oestereich v. Sel. Serv. System Loc. Bd. No. 11, Cheyenne, Wyo., 390 F.2d 100 (10th Cir. 1968), rev'd, 393 U.S. 233 (1968)