Bowen v. Roy
Text
Holding
Agency’s use of social security number does not violate free exercise rights of Native American who believes such use would impair his child’s spirit.
Citation
476 U.S. 693
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
Roy v. Cohen, 590 F. Supp. 600 (M.D. Pa. 1984), vacated sub nom. Bowen v. Roy, 476 U.S. 693 (1986)