Corporation of the Presiding Bishop of the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints v. Amos
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Holding
Upheld exemption of religious school from civil rights prohibition against religious discrimination; religious employer not required to retain employee who has lapsed from its faith.
Citation
483 U.S. 327
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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
Amos v. Corp. of Presiding Bishop of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 618 F. Supp. 1013 (D. Utah 1985), rev'd, 483 U.S. 327 (1987)