20-1530
Kennedy v. Bremerton School District
20-1530Ninth CircuitArgued Apr 25, 2022Decided Jun 27, 2022Decided
Cert Granted
Oral ArgumentsApr 25, 2022
Opinion IssuedJun 27, 2022
What's this case about?
Whether a public school employee who says a brief, quiet prayer is protected by the Free Exercise and Free Speech Clauses.
What are the basics?
The Court ruled that a public school football coach had a First Amendment right to pray at midfield after games. The decision emphasized that the Establishment Clause does not require the government to show hostility toward religion.
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