Hein v. Freedom from Religion Foundation
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Issue
Holding
Establishment clause challenge to federal agency’s use of federal funds in support of “faith-based initiatives” dismissed because plaintiffs lacked standing per Flast v. Cohen.
Citation
551 U.S. 587
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
Freedom from Religion Found., Inc. v. Chao, 433 F.3d 989 (7th Cir. 2006), rev'd sub nom. Hein v. Freedom From Religion Found., Inc., 551 U.S. 587 (2007)