The Late Corporation of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints v. United States
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Issue
Holding
Upheld government’s dissolution of the Mormon Church’s corporate charter and the confiscation of its property for continued advocacy of polygamy.
Citation
136 U.S. 1, with decree entered (as modified) at 140 U.S.665 (1891)
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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
U.S. v. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 15 P. 473 (Utah 1887), aff'd sub nom. Late Corp. of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints v. U.S., 136 U.S. 1 (1890)
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