United States v. Schwimmer
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Holding
Permitted the denial of citizenship to pacifist who refused to swear an oath to take up arms in defense of the country.
Citation
279 U.S. 644
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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
Schwimmer v. U.S., 27 F.2d 742 (7th Cir. 1928), rev'd, 279 U.S. 644 (1929)