Marsh v. Chambers
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Issue
Holding
Upheld, against establishment clause challenge, the state practice of appointing legislative chaplains to offer prayers at the General Assembly.
Citation
463 U.S. 783
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
Chambers v. Marsh, 675 F.2d 228 (8th Cir. 1982), rev'd, 463 U.S. 783 (1983)