Tandon v. Newsom
Holding
When regulating for public health, if a state allows secular activities to proceed but restricts religious activities (such as an at-home worship service), the state must demonstrate the particular danger of the religious activity; failing to do so means the law is not neutral and generally applicable, and not sufficiently tailored, and cannot stand.
Citation
593 US ___ (141 S.Ct. 1294)
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
Tandon v. Newsom, 992 F.3d 916 (9th Cir. 2021), disapproved in later proceedings, 141 S. Ct. 1294 (2021)