Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn v. Cuomo

Text

https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/20pdf/20a87_4g15.pdf

Holding

State failed to apply regulation of public health guideline in pandemic in neutral and generally applicable fashion when permitting exceptions for variety of "essential" businesses with no capacity limitations but strict caps for religious worship gatherings.

Citation

592 US ___ (141 S.Ct. 63)

Year

Ratio

Author

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

Agudath Israel of Am. v. Cuomo, 983 F.3d 620 (2d Cir. 2020)

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