20 Pennsylvania opinions name it 5 courts 1971–2024 3 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by Pennsylvania courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
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Shepp v. Sheppgreen2 sentences2022See Shepp v. Shepp, 906 A.2d 1165, 1172 (Pa. 2006) (citing Employment Div. Dep’t of Human Res. of Oregon v. Smith, 494 U.S. 872, 882 (1990) (reaffirming a higher level of scrutiny for cases involving a free exercise claim made in conjunction with our constitutional protections, such as the right of a parent to direct the upbringing and education of the child). 2021Id. at 1172 (citing Employment Div. Dep’t of Human Res. of Oregon v. Smith, 494 U.S. 872 , 881 n.1, 882 (1990) (reaffirming a higher level of scrutiny for cases involving a free exercise claim made in conjunction with other constitutional protections, such as the right of a parent to direct the upbringing and education of his child)). | 3 | 5 |
Employment Div., Dept. of Human Resources of Ore. v. Smithred2 sentences2022See Shepp v. Shepp, 906 A.2d 1165, 1172 (Pa. 2006) (citing Employment Div. Dep’t of Human Res. of Oregon v. Smith, 494 U.S. 872, 882 (1990) (reaffirming a higher level of scrutiny for cases involving a free exercise claim made in conjunction with our constitutional protections, such as the right of a parent to direct the upbringing and education of the child). 2021Id. at 1172 (citing Employment Div. Dep’t of Human Res. of Oregon v. Smith, 494 U.S. 872 , 881 n.1, 882 (1990) (reaffirming a higher level of scrutiny for cases involving a free exercise claim made in conjunction with other constitutional protections, such as the right of a parent to direct the upbringing and education of his child)). | 2 | 4 |
Cantwell v. Connecticutgreen2 sentences1974Cantwell v. Connecticut, 310 U.S. 296 (1940). 1974Cantwell v. Connecticut, 310 U.S. 296 (1940). | 1 | 2 |
Lyng v. Northwest Indian Cemetery Protective Assn.green2 sentences2024See Lee [v. Weisman], 505 U.S. [577,] 621 . . . [(1992)] (a Free Exercise Clause violation is predicated on coercion); see also Lyng v. [Nw.] Indian Cemetery Protective Ass’n, 485 U.S. 439 , 447-[]51 . . . (1988); Bowen v. Roy, 476 U.S. 693 , 704-[]05 . . . (1986); . . . 2024See Lee [v. Weisman], 505 U.S. [577,] 621 . . . [(1992)] (a Free Exercise Clause violation is predicated on coercion); see also Lyng v. [Nw.] Indian Cemetery Protective Ass’n, 485 U.S. 439 , 447-[]51 . . . (1988); Bowen v. Roy, 476 U.S. 693 , 704-[]05 . . . (1986); . . . | 1 | 1 |
Christian School Ass'n v. Commonwealth, Department of Labor & Industrygreen2 sentences2012Id. at 1347. 2012Id. at 1347. | 1 | 1 |
Wilson v. Wilsongreen2 sentences1990It places the authority, influence, support and power of the government on the side of organized reli gion, a non-secular result that the establishment clause is designed to prevent. 103 Ill.Dec. at 564 , 501 N.E.2d at 881 ; see also Gould v. Gould, 116 Wis.2d 493 , 342 N.W.2d 426, 432-33 (1984); Bonjour v. Bonjour, 592 P.2d 1233, 1243 (Alaska 1979); Wilson v. Wilson, 473 P.2d 595, 599 (Wyo.1970); Welker v. Welker, 24 Wis.2d 570 , 129 N.W.2d 134, 136-38 (1964); Kendell v. Kendell, 233 S.W. 296, 298 (Tex. 1921); Note, supra, 82 Mich.L.Rev. at 1703-27 & nn. 8-84 (detailing various ways in which 1990It places the authority, influence, support and power of the government on the side of organized religion, *74 a non-secular result that the establishment clause is designed to prevent. 103 Ill.Dec. at 564 , 501 N.E.2d at 881 ; see also Gould v. Gould, 116 Wis.2d 493 , 342 N.W.2d 426, 432-33 (1984); Bonjour v. Bonjour, 592 P.2d 1233, 1243 (Alaska 1979); Wilson v. Wilson, 473 P.2d 595, 599 (Wyo. 1970); Welker v. Welker, 24 Wis.2d 570 , 129 N.W.2d 134, 136-38 (1964); Kendell v. Kendell, 233 S.W. 296, 298 (Tex. 1921); Note, supra, 82 Mich.L.Rev. at 1703-27 & nn. 8-84 (detailing various ways in wh | 1 | 1 |
Bonjour v. Bonjourgreen2 sentences1990It places the authority, influence, support and power of the government on the side of organized reli gion, a non-secular result that the establishment clause is designed to prevent. 103 Ill.Dec. at 564 , 501 N.E.2d at 881 ; see also Gould v. Gould, 116 Wis.2d 493 , 342 N.W.2d 426, 432-33 (1984); Bonjour v. Bonjour, 592 P.2d 1233, 1243 (Alaska 1979); Wilson v. Wilson, 473 P.2d 595, 599 (Wyo.1970); Welker v. Welker, 24 Wis.2d 570 , 129 N.W.2d 134, 136-38 (1964); Kendell v. Kendell, 233 S.W. 296, 298 (Tex. 1921); Note, supra, 82 Mich.L.Rev. at 1703-27 & nn. 8-84 (detailing various ways in which 1990It places the authority, influence, support and power of the government on the side of organized religion, *74 a non-secular result that the establishment clause is designed to prevent. 103 Ill.Dec. at 564 , 501 N.E.2d at 881 ; see also Gould v. Gould, 116 Wis.2d 493 , 342 N.W.2d 426, 432-33 (1984); Bonjour v. Bonjour, 592 P.2d 1233, 1243 (Alaska 1979); Wilson v. Wilson, 473 P.2d 595, 599 (Wyo. 1970); Welker v. Welker, 24 Wis.2d 570 , 129 N.W.2d 134, 136-38 (1964); Kendell v. Kendell, 233 S.W. 296, 298 (Tex. 1921); Note, supra, 82 Mich.L.Rev. at 1703-27 & nn. 8-84 (detailing various ways in wh | 1 | 1 |
Welker v. Welkergreen2 sentences1990It places the authority, influence, support and power of the government on the side of organized religion, *74 a non-secular result that the establishment clause is designed to prevent. 103 Ill.Dec. at 564 , 501 N.E.2d at 881 ; see also Gould v. Gould, 116 Wis.2d 493 , 342 N.W.2d 426, 432-33 (1984); Bonjour v. Bonjour, 592 P.2d 1233, 1243 (Alaska 1979); Wilson v. Wilson, 473 P.2d 595, 599 (Wyo. 1970); Welker v. Welker, 24 Wis.2d 570 , 129 N.W.2d 134, 136-38 (1964); Kendell v. Kendell, 233 S.W. 296, 298 (Tex. 1921); Note, supra, 82 Mich.L.Rev. at 1703-27 & nn. 8-84 (detailing various ways in wh 1990It places the authority, influence, support and power of the government on the side of organized religion, *74 a non-secular result that the establishment clause is designed to prevent. 103 Ill.Dec. at 564 , 501 N.E.2d at 881 ; see also Gould v. Gould, 116 Wis.2d 493 , 342 N.W.2d 426, 432-33 (1984); Bonjour v. Bonjour, 592 P.2d 1233, 1243 (Alaska 1979); Wilson v. Wilson, 473 P.2d 595, 599 (Wyo. 1970); Welker v. Welker, 24 Wis.2d 570 , 129 N.W.2d 134, 136-38 (1964); Kendell v. Kendell, 233 S.W. 296, 298 (Tex. 1921); Note, supra, 82 Mich.L.Rev. at 1703-27 & nn. 8-84 (detailing various ways in wh | 1 | 1 |
In RE MARRIAGE OF GOULD v. Gouldgreen2 sentences1990It places the authority, influence, support and power of the government on the side of organized religion, *74 a non-secular result that the establishment clause is designed to prevent. 103 Ill.Dec. at 564 , 501 N.E.2d at 881 ; see also Gould v. Gould, 116 Wis.2d 493 , 342 N.W.2d 426, 432-33 (1984); Bonjour v. Bonjour, 592 P.2d 1233, 1243 (Alaska 1979); Wilson v. Wilson, 473 P.2d 595, 599 (Wyo. 1970); Welker v. Welker, 24 Wis.2d 570 , 129 N.W.2d 134, 136-38 (1964); Kendell v. Kendell, 233 S.W. 296, 298 (Tex. 1921); Note, supra, 82 Mich.L.Rev. at 1703-27 & nn. 8-84 (detailing various ways in wh 1990It places the authority, influence, support and power of the government on the side of organized religion, *74 a non-secular result that the establishment clause is designed to prevent. 103 Ill.Dec. at 564 , 501 N.E.2d at 881 ; see also Gould v. Gould, 116 Wis.2d 493 , 342 N.W.2d 426, 432-33 (1984); Bonjour v. Bonjour, 592 P.2d 1233, 1243 (Alaska 1979); Wilson v. Wilson, 473 P.2d 595, 599 (Wyo. 1970); Welker v. Welker, 24 Wis.2d 570 , 129 N.W.2d 134, 136-38 (1964); Kendell v. Kendell, 233 S.W. 296, 298 (Tex. 1921); Note, supra, 82 Mich.L.Rev. at 1703-27 & nn. 8-84 (detailing various ways in wh | 1 | 1 |
Kendall v. Williamsgreen2 sentences1990It places the authority, influence, support and power of the government on the side of organized reli gion, a non-secular result that the establishment clause is designed to prevent. 103 Ill.Dec. at 564 , 501 N.E.2d at 881 ; see also Gould v. Gould, 116 Wis.2d 493 , 342 N.W.2d 426, 432-33 (1984); Bonjour v. Bonjour, 592 P.2d 1233, 1243 (Alaska 1979); Wilson v. Wilson, 473 P.2d 595, 599 (Wyo.1970); Welker v. Welker, 24 Wis.2d 570 , 129 N.W.2d 134, 136-38 (1964); Kendell v. Kendell, 233 S.W. 296, 298 (Tex. 1921); Note, supra, 82 Mich.L.Rev. at 1703-27 & nn. 8-84 (detailing various ways in which 1990It places the authority, influence, support and power of the government on the side of organized religion, *74 a non-secular result that the establishment clause is designed to prevent. 103 Ill.Dec. at 564 , 501 N.E.2d at 881 ; see also Gould v. Gould, 116 Wis.2d 493 , 342 N.W.2d 426, 432-33 (1984); Bonjour v. Bonjour, 592 P.2d 1233, 1243 (Alaska 1979); Wilson v. Wilson, 473 P.2d 595, 599 (Wyo. 1970); Welker v. Welker, 24 Wis.2d 570 , 129 N.W.2d 134, 136-38 (1964); Kendell v. Kendell, 233 S.W. 296, 298 (Tex. 1921); Note, supra, 82 Mich.L.Rev. at 1703-27 & nn. 8-84 (detailing various ways in wh | 1 | 1 |
Mrs. Billie B. McCLURE, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. the SALVATION ARMY, Defendant-Appelleegreen1 sentence1987Such “an encroachment by the state into an area of religious freedom ... is forbidden ... by the principles of the free exercise clause of the First Amendment.” McClure v. Salvation Army, 460 F.2d 553, 560 (5th Cir.), cert. denied, 409 U.S. 896 (1972). | 1 | 1 |
Engel v. Vitalegreen2 sentences1974This point was aptly stated by the United States Supreme Court in Engel v. Vitale, 370 U.S. 421, 430 (1962): "Although these two clauses may in certain instances overlap, they forbid two quite different kinds of governmental encroachment upon religious freedom. 1974This point was aptly stated by the United States Supreme Court in Engel v. Vitale, 370 U.S. 421, 430 (1962): “Although these two clauses may in certain instances overlap, they forbid two quite different kinds of governmental encroachment upon religious freedom. | 1 | 1 |
Roe v. Wadered1 sentence1974See, e.g., Roe v. Wade, 410 U.S. 113 (1973). [2] The fourteenth amendment incorporates the protection of the free exercise clause and the establishment clause to render the legislatures of states as incompetent as Congress to make laws respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof. | 1 | 1 |
Reynolds v. United Statesgreen2 sentences1972Almost a century ago, the United States Supreme Court enunciated the twofold concept of the Free Exercise clause: “Laws are made for the government of actions, and while they cannot interfere with mere religious belief and opinions, they may with practices.” Reynolds v. United States, 98 U.S. 145, 166 (1878). 1972Almost a century ago, the United States Supreme Court enunciated the twofold concept of the Free Exercise clause: “Laws are made for the government of actions, and while they cannot interfere with mere religious belief and opinions, they may with practices.” Reynolds v. United States, 98 U.S. 145, 166 (1878). | 1 | 1 |
Braunfeld v. Browngreen1 sentence1972Accord, Braunfeld v. Brown, 366 U.S. 599 (1961); Cantwell v. Connecticut, 310 U.S. 296, 303-04 (1940); Davis v. Beason, 133 U.S. 333 (1890). | 1 | 1 |
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Wisconsin v. Yoder
green
2 sentences2021Thus, “[t]he power of the parent, even when linked to a free exercise claim, may be subject to limitation ... if it appears that parental decisions will jeopardize the health or safety of the child, or have a potential for significant social burdens.” Id. at 1173 (citing Wisconsin v. Yoder, 406 U.S. 205 (1972) - 21 - J-A01042-21 (holding that a court may prohibit a parent from advocating religious beliefs, which, if acted, upon, would constitute a crime, but only if it is established that doing so would jeopardize the physical or mental health or safety of the child)). 2018Thus, "[t]he power of the parent, even when linked to a free exercise claim, may be subject to limitation ... if it appears that parental decisions will jeopardize the health or safety of the child, or have a potential for significant social burdens." Shepp v. Shepp , 588 Pa. 691 , 906 A.2d 1165 , 1173 (Pa. 2006) (citing Wisconsin v. Yoder , 406 U.S. 205 , 233-34, 92 S.Ct. 1526 , 32 L.Ed.2d 15 (1972) ). | 6 | 1972–2021 |
Prince v. Massachusetts
green
2 sentences2006However, this does not end our inquiry because Yoder also provides: To be sure, the power of the parent, even when linked to a free exercise claim, may be subject to limitation under Prince [v. Massachusetts, 321 U.S. 158 , 64 S.Ct. 438 , 88 L.Ed. 645 (1944),] if it appears that parental decisions will jeopardize the health or safety of the child, or have a potential for significant social burdens. 2006However, this does not end our inquiry because Yoder also provides: To be sure, the power of the parent, even when linked to a free exercise claim, may be subject to limitation under Prince [v. Massachusetts, 321 U.S. 158 , 64 S.Ct. 438 , 88 L.Ed. 645 (1944),] if it appears that parental decisions will jeopardize the health or safety of the child, or have a potential for significant social burdens. | 3 | 1971–2006 |
United States v. Lee
green
2 sentences1999With regard to whether the requirement that individuals participate in the social security system violates the free exercise clause of the First Amendment of the United States Constitution, the United States Supreme Court in United States v. Lee, 455 U.S. 252 , 102 S.Ct. 1051 , 71 L.Ed.2d 127 , (1982) held that requiring participation was not unconstitutional. 1999With regard to whether the requirement that individuals participate in the social security system violates the free exercise clause of the First Amendment of the United States Constitution, the United States Supreme Court in United States v. Lee, 455 U.S. 252 , 102 S.Ct. 1051 , 71 L.Ed.2d 127 , (1982) held that requiring participation was not unconstitutional. | 2 | 1986–1999 |
Bowen v. Roy
green
2 sentences2024See Lee [v. Weisman], 505 U.S. [577,] 621 . . . [(1992)] (a Free Exercise Clause violation is predicated on coercion); see also Lyng v. [Nw.] Indian Cemetery Protective Ass’n, 485 U.S. 439 , 447-[]51 . . . (1988); Bowen v. Roy, 476 U.S. 693 , 704-[]05 . . . (1986); . . . 2024See Lee [v. Weisman], 505 U.S. [577,] 621 . . . [(1992)] (a Free Exercise Clause violation is predicated on coercion); see also Lyng v. [Nw.] Indian Cemetery Protective Ass’n, 485 U.S. 439 , 447-[]51 . . . (1988); Bowen v. Roy, 476 U.S. 693 , 704-[]05 . . . (1986); . . . | 1 | 2024–2024 |
Sable Communications of California, Inc. v. Federal Communications Commission
green
1 sentence2021Thus, “[t]he power of the parent, even when linked to a free exercise claim, may be subject to limitation ... if it appears that parental decisions will jeopardize the health or safety of the child, or have a potential for significant social burdens.” Id. at 1173 (citing Wisconsin v. Yoder, 406 U.S. 205 (1972) - 21 - J-A01042-21 (holding that a court may prohibit a parent from advocating religious beliefs, which, if acted, upon, would constitute a crime, but only if it is established that doing so would jeopardize the physical or mental health or safety of the child)). | 1 | 2021–2021 |
Ward v. Rock Against Racism
green
1 sentence2020The court further reasoned that the “power of the parent, even when linked to a free exercise clause claim, may be subject to limitation . . . if it appears that parental decisions will jeopardize the health or safety of the child, or have a potential for significant social burdens.” Id. (citing Shepp v. Shepp, 906 A.2d 1165, 1173 (Pa. 2006) (internal citation omitted)).7 Reiterating the trial court’s findings that the allegations of sexual abuse by Father were unsubstantiated and that Child suffered emotional trauma from the “strife between the parents,” the Superior Court concluded that the | 1 | 2020–2020 |
Jimmy Swaggart Ministries v. Board of Equalization of California
green
2 sentences1997Id. (emphasis in original). 1997Id. (emphasis in original). | 1 | 1997–1997 |
Bender v. Williamsport Area School District
green
1 sentence1991Bender v. Williamsport Area School District, 563 F.Supp. 697 (1983). | 1 | 1991–1991 |
In Re Marriage of Zucco
green
2 sentences1990It places the authority, influence, support and power of the government on the side of organized religion, *74 a non-secular result that the establishment clause is designed to prevent. 103 Ill.Dec. at 564 , 501 N.E.2d at 881 ; see also Gould v. Gould, 116 Wis.2d 493 , 342 N.W.2d 426, 432-33 (1984); Bonjour v. Bonjour, 592 P.2d 1233, 1243 (Alaska 1979); Wilson v. Wilson, 473 P.2d 595, 599 (Wyo. 1970); Welker v. Welker, 24 Wis.2d 570 , 129 N.W.2d 134, 136-38 (1964); Kendell v. Kendell, 233 S.W. 296, 298 (Tex. 1921); Note, supra, 82 Mich.L.Rev. at 1703-27 & nn. 8-84 (detailing various ways in wh 1990It places the authority, influence, support and power of the government on the side of organized religion, *74 a non-secular result that the establishment clause is designed to prevent. 103 Ill.Dec. at 564 , 501 N.E.2d at 881 ; see also Gould v. Gould, 116 Wis.2d 493 , 342 N.W.2d 426, 432-33 (1984); Bonjour v. Bonjour, 592 P.2d 1233, 1243 (Alaska 1979); Wilson v. Wilson, 473 P.2d 595, 599 (Wyo. 1970); Welker v. Welker, 24 Wis.2d 570 , 129 N.W.2d 134, 136-38 (1964); Kendell v. Kendell, 233 S.W. 296, 298 (Tex. 1921); Note, supra, 82 Mich.L.Rev. at 1703-27 & nn. 8-84 (detailing various ways in wh | 1 | 1990–1990 |
Murdock v. Pennsylvania
green
2 sentences1988In Murdock v. Pennsylvania, 319 U.S. 105 , 63 S.Ct. 870 , 87 L.Ed. 1292 (1943), the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a license tax on the privilege of soliciting within a municipality, when applied to religious colporteurs disseminating religious beliefs through the sale of books and pamphlets from house to house, as an infringement on the freedom of religion. 1988In Murdock v. Pennsylvania, 319 U.S. 105 , 63 S.Ct. 870 , 87 L.Ed. 1292 (1943), the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a license tax on the privilege of soliciting within a municipality, when applied to religious colporteurs disseminating religious beliefs through the sale of books and pamphlets from house to house, as an infringement on the freedom of religion. | 1 | 1988–1988 |
Morningstar v. United States
green
1 sentence1987Such “an encroachment by the state into an area of religious freedom ... is forbidden ... by the principles of the free exercise clause of the First Amendment.” McClure v. Salvation Army, 460 F.2d 553, 560 (5th Cir.), cert. denied, 409 U.S. 896 (1972). | 1 | 1987–1987 |
Bob Jones University v. United States
green
1 sentence1986Bob Jones University v. United States, 461 U.S. 574 (1983); United States v. Lee, 455 U.S. 252 (1982). | 1 | 1986–1986 |
Davis v. Beason
red
1 sentence1972Accord, Braunfeld v. Brown, 366 U.S. 599 (1961); Cantwell v. Connecticut, 310 U.S. 296, 303-04 (1940); Davis v. Beason, 133 U.S. 333 (1890). | 1 | 1972–1972 |
Erdman v. Mitchell
green
1 sentence1972We think it helpful to quote from his opinion at page 83: “It appears both points can be answered by quoting from the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in Erdman v. Mitchell, 207 Pa. 79 , where the court said: ‘Common law recognizes the right to protection from the concentrated act of a group designed to prohibit the free exercise of the privilege of working for such employer as he chooses at such wages as he chooses to accept.’ We see no reason why this principle should not be extended to include ‘And for such hours as the parties may agree.’ ” As we have said, if the facts alleged in the complaint | 1 | 1972–1972 |
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.