Locke v. Davey
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Holding
State scholarship program established to assist payment of academically gifted students’ postsecondary education expenses for all students, except those pursuing a theology degree, does not violate the free exercise clause.
Citation
540 U.S. 712
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
Davey v. Locke, 299 F.3d 748 (9th Cir. 2002), rev'd, 540 U.S. 712 (2004)