Widmar v. Vincent
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Issue
Holding
When a state university creates a limited public forum open to voluntary student groups, religious groups must be given “equal access” to that forum.
Citation
454 U.S. 263
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
Chess v. Widmar, 635 F.2d 1310 (8th Cir. 1980), aff'd sub nom. Widmar v. Vincent, 454 U.S. 263 (1981)