Employment Division, Oregon v. Smith (II)
Text
Holding
Denial of unemployment compensation benefits to Native American who was discharged for sacramental use of peyote, a proscribed narcotic, does not violate free exercise clause.
Citation
494 U.S. 872
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
Black v. Empl. Div., Dept. of Human Resources, 721 P.2d 451 (Or. 1986), vacated sub nom. Empl. Div., Dept. of Human Resources of State of Or. v. Smith, 485 U.S. 660 (1988)