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Supreme Court: Church-State Cases, October 1983 Term (CRS Report for Congress)

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Release Date Dec. 14, 1983
Report Number MB83242
Authors David M. Ackerman
Source Agency Congressional Research Service
Summary:

The Supreme Court, in its 1983-84 term, has to date agreed to review one case that involves issues arising under either the establishment or the free exercise of religion clause of the First Amendment. The case concerns the constitutionality of a municipality sponsoring and paying for a Christmas display in a downtown park which included a nativity scene as a central part. In addition, the Court has denied review in twelve cases raising establishment or free exercise issues and has made no decision whether to review seven other cases raising such issues.