Jensen v. Quaring
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Holding
Struck down requirement that applicant submit to having color photograph taken to affix on driver’s license as an unconstitutional burden on applicant’s free exercise of her sincerely held religious beliefs.
Citation
472 U.S. 478, affirming, by an equally divided Court, 728 F.2d 1121(8th Cir. 1984)
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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
Quaring v. Peterson, 728 F.2d 1121 (8th Cir. 1984), aff'd sub nom. Jensen v. Quaring, 472 U.S. 478 (1985)