Edwards v. Aguillard
Text
Holding
Struck down state statute that required, in public schools, teaching of both creation and evolution, if a theory of origins was taught at all.
Citation
482 U.S. 578
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
Aguillard v. Edwards, 765 F.2d 1251 (5th Cir. 1985), aff'd, 482 U.S. 578 (1987)