Case Categories: Religious Oaths
- McDaniel v. Paty (1978)
McDaniel v. Paty (1978) ruled that a Tennessee law prohibiting clergy members from serving as political delegates violated the free exercise clause of the First...
- Torcaso v. Watkins (1961)
Torcaso v. Watkins (1961) found that requiring an oath to affirm belief in “the existence of God” in order to hold public office violated the First...
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2 police officials ‘Garcettized,’ lose First Amendment retaliation claim
Ga. students sue over blocked protest against rebel flag
Ted Cruz wins challenge to campaign finance restriction at Supreme Court
Protests at Supreme Court justices’ homes: Ill-conceived? Illegal?
9th Circuit hands online journalism a victory
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