Bob Jones University v. United States
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Issue
Holding
Upheld IRS decision to remove federal tax- exempt status from religious university that engaged in racial discrimination, on the basis of its religious convictions, in matriculation and employment decisions.
Citation
461 U.S. 574
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
Bob Jones U. v. U.S., 639 F.2d 147 (4th Cir. 1980), aff'd, 461 U.S. 574 (1983)