Rusk v. Espinosa
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Holding
Affirmed, without comment, a Tenth Circuit opinion that struck down ordinance requiring officials to distinguish between “religious” and “secular” activities of religious bodies for licensing and regulation purposes.
Citation
456 U.S. 951; affirming 634 F.2d 477 (10th Cir. 1980)
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
Espinosa v. Rusk, 634 F.2d 477 (10th Cir. 1980), aff'd, 456 U.S. 951 (1982)