Shaare Tefila Congregation v. Cobb
Issue
Holding
Jews may rely on racial clause of civil rights statute for cause of action against desecrators of synagogue.
Citation
481 U.S. 615
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
Shaare Tefila Congregation v. Cobb, 785 F.2d 523 (4th Cir. 1986), rev'd, 481 U.S. 615 (1987)