Treen v. Karen B.

Text

https://tile.loc.gov/storage-services/service/ll/usrep/usrep455/usrep455orders/usrep455orders.pdf

Holding

Affirmed, without comment, a Fifth Circuit opinion that struck down a statute authorizing student volunteers to lead prayer in public school classrooms.

Citation

455 U.S. 913; affirming 653 F.2d 897 (5th Cir. 1981)

Year

Ratio

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

Karen B. v. Treen, 653 F.2d 897 (5th Cir. 1981), aff'd, 455 U.S. 913 (1982)

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