Gillette v. United States
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Issue
Holding
Congress may exempt persons opposed to participating in all wars, but not those objecting to participation in a particular war, from military service without violating the First Amendment.
Citation
401 U.S. 437
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Religious Tradition Involved
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Clause (Free Exercise / Establishment / Both / Other)
Does it involve religious institution(s) or individual(s)
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Penultimate court of appeals
Penultimate court opinion citation
U.S. v. Gillette, 420 F.2d 298 (2d Cir. 1970), aff'd, 401 U.S. 437 (1971)