Law Students
: Life of a Law StudentConstitutional Law II #30: More Tests and School Prayer
In this episode we will examine the coercion test, the history / tradition test, the “stupid legislator” test, as well as briefly examining school prayer and the pledge of allegiance.
Marsh v. Chambers (SCOTUS, 1983)
Lee v. Weisman (SCOTUS, 1992)
Santa Fe Independent School District v. Doe (SCOTUS, 2000)
Wallace v. Jaffree (SCOTUS, 1985)
Elk Grove Unified School District v. Newdow (SCOTUS, 2004)
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Full post as published by Life of a Law Student on November 18, 2006 (boomark / email).

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Immigration and Customs Enforcement
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Right-of-Way
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How to prove housing discrimination based on sexual orientation in student housing?
There are several things you can do. First of all, contact any welfare advisors,...
How to stop harrassing calls from ex-boyfriend?
I would pray on him to not keep on harrassing me and i'm telling you it wil...
Can a fifty-fifty notarized doc give a father the right to claim a child on his taxes that does not live with him?
i believe you have custodial custody of you daughter (meaning she lives with you...
How to place husband or wife's name on deed after mortgage closed?
The deed and the mortgage are two separate documents. If at the time you applied...
How can an employer defend themselves for firing an employee who contends the company exposed him to hazardardous atmospheres although medical testing has been negative?
You'll need to contact OSHA to determine your responsibility as far as the work ...








