The federal appellate court ruled that the law violates the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment, as interpreted by the Supreme Court.
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Supreme Court to Decide Praying High School Football Coach’s First Amendment Case
On Friday, January 14, 2022, the United States Supreme Court granted a high school football coach's petition for a writ of certiorari. The court will hear the coach's case concerning postgame midfield prayers with players and coaches.
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Civil Rights, Free Speech
Ninth Circuit Panel Holds Unconstitutional a School Board Prayer Policy
In a per curiam (unsigned) opinion, the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit held on Wednesday that the policy and practice of the Chino Valley Unified School District Board of Education to include a prayer in a portion of school board meetings that is open to the public and includes student attendees and participants.
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Constitutional Law
