Lynch v. Donnelly
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Issue
Holding
Upheld government practice of displaying nativity scene as part of holiday display in city park.
Citation
465 U.S. 668
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
Donnelly v. Lynch, 691 F.2d 1029 (1st Cir. 1982), rev'd, 465 U.S. 668 (1984)