Thomas v. Review Board, Indiana Employment Security Division
Text
Holding
Government may not deny unemployment benefits to claimant who refused to accept employment, based on individual religious beliefs, at a job that produced parts that would be used in military armaments.
Citation
450 U.S. 707
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
Thomas v. Rev. Bd. of Indiana Empl. Sec. Div., 391 N.E.2d 1127 (Ind. 1979), rev'd, 450 U.S. 707 (1981)