Berea College v. Kentucky

Text

https://tile.loc.gov/storage-services/service/ll/usrep/usrep211/usrep211045/usrep211045.pdf

Holding

Conviction of religious college for violation of state segregation laws is not unconstitutional since state holds power to incorporate educational institutions.

Citation

211 U.S. 45

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

Dissent Author(s)

Uphold / Overturn Penultimate Court

Penultimate court of appeals

Penultimate court opinion citation

Berea College v. Cmmw., 94 S.W. 623 (Ky. 1906), aff'd sub nom. Berea College v. Cmmw. of Kentucky, 211 U.S. 45 (1908)

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