Welsh v. United States
Issue
Holding
Section 6(j) must be construed broadly; persons whose consciences, “spurred by deeply held moral, ethical, or religious beliefs,” do not allow them to be an “instrument of war” are entitled to conscientious objector status.
Citation
398 U.S. 333
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
Welsh v. U.S., 404 F.2d 1078 (9th Cir. 1968), rev'd, 398 U.S. 333 (1970)