Ohio Civil Rights Commission v. Dayton Christian Schools
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Issue
Holding
Federal district courts should abstain from adjudicating pending state proceedings as long as federal plaintiff has opportunity to litigate his constitutional claim.
Citation
477 U.S. 619
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
Dayton Christian Schools, Inc. v. Ohio Civ. Rights Commn., 766 F.2d 932 (6th Cir. 1985), rev'd, 477 U.S. 619 (1986)