Wisconsin v. Yoder

Text

Holding

Granted free exercise exemption to Amish, which exempted them from full compliance with compulsory school attendance law.

Citation

406 U.S. 205

Year

Author

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

Dissent Author(s)

Uphold / Overturn Penultimate Court

Penultimate court of appeals

Penultimate court opinion citation

State v. Yoder, 182 N.W.2d 539 (Wis. 1971), aff'd, 406 U.S. 205 (1972)

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