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9 District of Columbia opinions name it 1 courts 1982–2022 1 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by District of Columbia 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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Jones v. Wolfgreen2 sentences2022See Samuel, 116 A.3d at 1259 (finding, under analogous facts, that making such a determination “would entail an impermissible inquiry into ‘church polity’” (quoting Jones, 443 U.S. at 605 )). 2015The court would have to determine, for *1259 example, whether the judgment of the Holy Synod Committee — i.e., that the administrators and officers elected pursuant to the Kedus Gabriel bylaws must be removed because they “lack spirituality[,]” “broket ] the laws and traditions of the Church,” “lost moral standing,” failed to accord due respect to the “fathers of the Church,” “created unnecessary ... arguments,” and failed to protect “the spiritual well[-]being of parishioners” — constitutes an exercise of responsibility for “spiritual and religious matters.” Answering that question would enta | 1 | 2 |
ABUNE SAMUEL v. NEGA LAKEWgreen1 sentence2022See Samuel, 116 A.3d at 1259 (finding, under analogous facts, that making such a determination “would entail an impermissible inquiry into ‘church polity’” (quoting Jones, 443 U.S. at 605 )). | 1 | 1 |
Md. & Va. Churches v. Sharpsburg Ch.green2 sentences2015Orthodox Diocese for U.S. & Canada v. Milivojevich, 426 U.S. 696, 709-10, 714 , 96 S.Ct. 2372 , 49 L.Ed.2d 151 (1976). 9 In short, use of the Watson approach in this case would not be “consonant with the prohibitions of the First Amendment^]” Md. & Va. Churches, 396 U.S. at 370, 90 S.Ct. 499 (Brennan, J., concurring). 2015Orthodox Diocese for U.S. & Canada v. Milivojevich, 426 U.S. 696, 709-10, 714 , 96 S.Ct. 2372 , 49 L.Ed.2d 151 (1976). 9 In short, use of the Watson approach in this case would not be “consonant with the prohibitions of the First Amendment^]” Md. & Va. Churches, 396 U.S. at 370, 90 S.Ct. 499 (Brennan, J., concurring). | 1 | 1 |
Serbian Eastern Orthodox Diocese for United States and Canada v. Milivojevichgreen2 sentences2015Orthodox Diocese for U.S. & Canada v. Milivojevich, 426 U.S. 696, 709-10, 714 , 96 S.Ct. 2372 , 49 L.Ed.2d 151 (1976). 9 In short, use of the Watson approach in this case would not be “consonant with the prohibitions of the First Amendment^]” Md. & Va. Churches, 396 U.S. at 370, 90 S.Ct. 499 (Brennan, J., concurring). 2015Orthodox Diocese for U.S. & Canada v. Milivojevich, 426 U.S. 696, 709-10, 714 , 96 S.Ct. 2372 , 49 L.Ed.2d 151 (1976). 9 In short, use of the Watson approach in this case would not be “consonant with the prohibitions of the First Amendment^]” Md. & Va. Churches, 396 U.S. at 370, 90 S.Ct. 499 (Brennan, J., concurring). | 1 | 1 |
Fortson v. United Statesgreen1 sentence2012Cf. Pope v. Illinois, 481 U.S. 497 , 503 n. 6, 107 S.Ct. 1918 , 95 L.Ed.2d 439 (1987) (although a reviewing court cannot "retrace the jury's deliberative processes,” it can affirm a conviction despite an instructional error if "the facts found by the jury were such that it is clear beyond a reasonable doubt that if the jury had never heard the impermissible instruction[,] its verdict would have been the same’’); Rose v. Clark, 478 U.S. 570, 580-81 , 106 S.Ct. 3101 , 92 L.Ed.2d 460 (1986) ("In many cases, the predicate facts conclusively establish intent, so that no rational jury could find tha | 1 | 1 |
Hutchison v. Thomasgreen2 sentences2002See, e.g., Natal v. Christian and Missionary Alliance, 878 F.2d 1575 (1st Cir.1989) (discharged pastor’s claims, including a claim that his reputation was tarnished, dismissed for lack of subject matter jurisdiction); Hutchison, supra, 789 F.2d at 392 (minister’s claim of defamation (among others) arising from his enforced retirement, dismissed for lack of subject matter jurisdiction); Yaggie v. Indiana-Kentucky Synod, Evangelical *884 Lutheran Church, 860 F.Supp. 1194 (W.D.Ky.1994), aff'd, 64 F.3d 664 (6th Cir.1995) (pastor’s defamation claim arising from an attempt to obtain his resignation, 2002See, e.g., Natal v. Christian and Missionary Alliance, 878 F.2d 1575 (1st Cir.1989) (discharged pastor’s claims, including a claim that his reputation was tarnished, dismissed for lack of subject matter jurisdiction); Hutchison, supra, 789 F.2d at 392 (minister’s claim of defamation (among others) arising from his enforced retirement, dismissed for lack of subject matter jurisdiction); Yaggie v. Indiana-Kentucky Synod, Evangelical *884 Lutheran Church, 860 F.Supp. 1194 (W.D.Ky.1994), aff'd, 64 F.3d 664 (6th Cir.1995) (pastor’s defamation claim arising from an attempt to obtain his resignation, | 1 | 1 |
Reverend Arcadio Natal v. The Christian and Missionary Alliancegreen1 sentence2002See, e.g., Natal v. Christian and Missionary Alliance, 878 F.2d 1575 (1st Cir.1989) (discharged pastor’s claims, including a claim that his reputation was tarnished, dismissed for lack of subject matter jurisdiction); Hutchison, supra, 789 F.2d at 392 (minister’s claim of defamation (among others) arising from his enforced retirement, dismissed for lack of subject matter jurisdiction); Yaggie v. Indiana-Kentucky Synod, Evangelical *884 Lutheran Church, 860 F.Supp. 1194 (W.D.Ky.1994), aff'd, 64 F.3d 664 (6th Cir.1995) (pastor’s defamation claim arising from an attempt to obtain his resignation, | 1 | 1 |
Downs v. ROMAN CATH. ARCHBISHOP OF BALT.green2 sentences2002See, e.g., Natal v. Christian and Missionary Alliance, 878 F.2d 1575 (1st Cir.1989) (discharged pastor’s claims, including a claim that his reputation was tarnished, dismissed for lack of subject matter jurisdiction); Hutchison, supra, 789 F.2d at 392 (minister’s claim of defamation (among others) arising from his enforced retirement, dismissed for lack of subject matter jurisdiction); Yaggie v. Indiana-Kentucky Synod, Evangelical *884 Lutheran Church, 860 F.Supp. 1194 (W.D.Ky.1994), aff'd, 64 F.3d 664 (6th Cir.1995) (pastor’s defamation claim arising from an attempt to obtain his resignation, 2002See, e.g., Natal v. Christian and Missionary Alliance, 878 F.2d 1575 (1st Cir.1989) (discharged pastor’s claims, including a claim that his reputation was tarnished, dismissed for lack of subject matter jurisdiction); Hutchison, supra, 789 F.2d at 392 (minister’s claim of defamation (among others) arising from his enforced retirement, dismissed for lack of subject matter jurisdiction); Yaggie v. Indiana-Kentucky Synod, Evangelical *884 Lutheran Church, 860 F.Supp. 1194 (W.D.Ky.1994), aff'd, 64 F.3d 664 (6th Cir.1995) (pastor’s defamation claim arising from an attempt to obtain his resignation, | 1 | 1 |
| Rose v. Sheedygreen | 1 | 1 |
United States v. Newton P. Van Drunengreen1 sentence1983See United States v. Van Drunen, 501 F.2d 1393, 1399 (7th Cir.), cert. denied, 419 U.S. 1091 , 95 S.Ct. 684 , 42 L.Ed.2d 684 (1974); Rose v. Sheedy, 345 Mo. 610, 611 , 134 S.W.2d 18, 19 (1939). [15] This is not a case in which the defendant's controversial views surfaced only in connection with an impermissible defense. | 1 | 1 |
Bryant v. Nelsongreen1 sentence1983See United States v. Van Drunen, 501 F.2d 1393, 1399 (7th Cir.), cert. denied, 419 U.S. 1091 , 95 S.Ct. 684 , 42 L.Ed.2d 684 (1974); Rose v. Sheedy, 345 Mo. 610, 611 , 134 S.W.2d 18, 19 (1939). [15] This is not a case in which the defendant's controversial views surfaced only in connection with an impermissible defense. | 1 | 1 |
Agnew v. United Statesgreen1 sentence1983See United States v. Van Drunen, 501 F.2d 1393, 1399 (7th Cir.), cert. denied, 419 U.S. 1091 , 95 S.Ct. 684 , 42 L.Ed.2d 684 (1974); Rose v. Sheedy, 345 Mo. 610, 611 , 134 S.W.2d 18, 19 (1939). [15] This is not a case in which the defendant's controversial views surfaced only in connection with an impermissible defense. | 1 | 1 |
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| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in District of Columbia. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
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Pope v. Illinois
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2 sentences2018Cf., e.g., Pope v. 40 Illinois, 481 U.S. 497 , 503 n.6 (1987) (in determining whether erroneous instruction as to element of offense was harmless error, Court considers whether “the facts found by the jury were such that it is clear beyond a reasonable doubt that if the jury had never heard the impermissible instruction its verdict would have been the same”). 2012Cf. Pope v. Illinois, 481 U.S. 497 , 503 n. 6, 107 S.Ct. 1918 , 95 L.Ed.2d 439 (1987) (although a reviewing court cannot "retrace the jury's deliberative processes,” it can affirm a conviction despite an instructional error if "the facts found by the jury were such that it is clear beyond a reasonable doubt that if the jury had never heard the impermissible instruction[,] its verdict would have been the same’’); Rose v. Clark, 478 U.S. 570, 580-81 , 106 S.Ct. 3101 , 92 L.Ed.2d 460 (1986) ("In many cases, the predicate facts conclusively establish intent, so that no rational jury could find tha | 2 | 2012–2018 |
Rose v. Clark
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2 sentences2012Cf. Pope v. Illinois, 481 U.S. 497 , 503 n. 6, 107 S.Ct. 1918 , 95 L.Ed.2d 439 (1987) (although a reviewing court cannot "retrace the jury's deliberative processes,” it can affirm a conviction despite an instructional error if "the facts found by the jury were such that it is clear beyond a reasonable doubt that if the jury had never heard the impermissible instruction[,] its verdict would have been the same’’); Rose v. Clark, 478 U.S. 570, 580-81 , 106 S.Ct. 3101 , 92 L.Ed.2d 460 (1986) ("In many cases, the predicate facts conclusively establish intent, so that no rational jury could find tha 2012Cf. Pope v. Illinois, 481 U.S. 497 , 503 n. 6, 107 S.Ct. 1918 , 95 L.Ed.2d 439 (1987) (although a reviewing court cannot "retrace the jury's deliberative processes,” it can affirm a conviction despite an instructional error if "the facts found by the jury were such that it is clear beyond a reasonable doubt that if the jury had never heard the impermissible instruction[,] its verdict would have been the same’’); Rose v. Clark, 478 U.S. 570, 580-81 , 106 S.Ct. 3101 , 92 L.Ed.2d 460 (1986) ("In many cases, the predicate facts conclusively establish intent, so that no rational jury could find tha | 1 | 2012–2012 |
McDaniel v. Paty
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2 sentences2005Although, we explained, the Supreme Court had “recognized that the religion clauses allow for some state restriction, weighing the free exercise protections against important state interests requires a ‘delicate balancing.’ ” Id. (quoting McDaniel v. Paty, 435 U.S. 618 , 628 n. 8, 98 S.Ct. 1322 , 55 L.Ed.2d 593 (1978)). 2005Although, we explained, the Supreme Court had “recognized that the religion clauses allow for some state restriction, weighing the free exercise protections against important state interests requires a ‘delicate balancing.’ ” Id. (quoting McDaniel v. Paty, 435 U.S. 618 , 628 n. 8, 98 S.Ct. 1322 , 55 L.Ed.2d 593 (1978)). | 1 | 2005–2005 |
Heard v. Johnson
green
2 sentences2005Airy Baptist Church) that had removed him from office, we ordered dismissal of the suit because, in the circumstances presented, “resolution of the claim[s] would require an impermissible inquiry into the church’s bases for its action.” Id. at 888 . 2005Although, we explained, the Supreme Court had “recognized that the religion clauses allow for some state restriction, weighing the free exercise protections against important state interests requires a ‘delicate balancing.’ ” Id. (quoting McDaniel v. Paty, 435 U.S. 618 , 628 n. 8, 98 S.Ct. 1322 , 55 L.Ed.2d 593 (1978)). | 1 | 2005–2005 |
Rev. Lloyd Yaggie v. Indiana-Kentucky Synod, Evangical Luthern Church in America
green
1 sentence2002See, e.g., Natal v. Christian and Missionary Alliance, 878 F.2d 1575 (1st Cir.1989) (discharged pastor’s claims, including a claim that his reputation was tarnished, dismissed for lack of subject matter jurisdiction); Hutchison, supra, 789 F.2d at 392 (minister’s claim of defamation (among others) arising from his enforced retirement, dismissed for lack of subject matter jurisdiction); Yaggie v. Indiana-Kentucky Synod, Evangelical *884 Lutheran Church, 860 F.Supp. 1194 (W.D.Ky.1994), aff'd, 64 F.3d 664 (6th Cir.1995) (pastor’s defamation claim arising from an attempt to obtain his resignation, | 1 | 2002–2002 |
Hiles v. Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts
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1 sentence2002See, e.g., Natal v. Christian and Missionary Alliance, 878 F.2d 1575 (1st Cir.1989) (discharged pastor’s claims, including a claim that his reputation was tarnished, dismissed for lack of subject matter jurisdiction); Hutchison, supra, 789 F.2d at 392 (minister’s claim of defamation (among others) arising from his enforced retirement, dismissed for lack of subject matter jurisdiction); Yaggie v. Indiana-Kentucky Synod, Evangelical *884 Lutheran Church, 860 F.Supp. 1194 (W.D.Ky.1994), aff'd, 64 F.3d 664 (6th Cir.1995) (pastor’s defamation claim arising from an attempt to obtain his resignation, | 1 | 2002–2002 |
Farley v. Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
green
1 sentence2002See, e.g., Natal v. Christian and Missionary Alliance, 878 F.2d 1575 (1st Cir.1989) (discharged pastor’s claims, including a claim that his reputation was tarnished, dismissed for lack of subject matter jurisdiction); Hutchison, supra, 789 F.2d at 392 (minister’s claim of defamation (among others) arising from his enforced retirement, dismissed for lack of subject matter jurisdiction); Yaggie v. Indiana-Kentucky Synod, Evangelical *884 Lutheran Church, 860 F.Supp. 1194 (W.D.Ky.1994), aff'd, 64 F.3d 664 (6th Cir.1995) (pastor’s defamation claim arising from an attempt to obtain his resignation, | 1 | 2002–2002 |
Goodman v. Temple Shir Ami, Inc.
green
1 sentence2002See, e.g., Natal v. Christian and Missionary Alliance, 878 F.2d 1575 (1st Cir.1989) (discharged pastor’s claims, including a claim that his reputation was tarnished, dismissed for lack of subject matter jurisdiction); Hutchison, supra, 789 F.2d at 392 (minister’s claim of defamation (among others) arising from his enforced retirement, dismissed for lack of subject matter jurisdiction); Yaggie v. Indiana-Kentucky Synod, Evangelical *884 Lutheran Church, 860 F.Supp. 1194 (W.D.Ky.1994), aff'd, 64 F.3d 664 (6th Cir.1995) (pastor’s defamation claim arising from an attempt to obtain his resignation, | 1 | 2002–2002 |
Shoen v. Shoen
green
1 sentence2002See, e.g., Natal v. Christian and Missionary Alliance, 878 F.2d 1575 (1st Cir.1989) (discharged pastor’s claims, including a claim that his reputation was tarnished, dismissed for lack of subject matter jurisdiction); Hutchison, supra, 789 F.2d at 392 (minister’s claim of defamation (among others) arising from his enforced retirement, dismissed for lack of subject matter jurisdiction); Yaggie v. Indiana-Kentucky Synod, Evangelical *884 Lutheran Church, 860 F.Supp. 1194 (W.D.Ky.1994), aff'd, 64 F.3d 664 (6th Cir.1995) (pastor’s defamation claim arising from an attempt to obtain his resignation, | 1 | 2002–2002 |
Lyons v. Sacramento County Department of Health and Human Services
neutral
1 sentence2002See, e.g., Natal v. Christian and Missionary Alliance, 878 F.2d 1575 (1st Cir.1989) (discharged pastor’s claims, including a claim that his reputation was tarnished, dismissed for lack of subject matter jurisdiction); Hutchison, supra, 789 F.2d at 392 (minister’s claim of defamation (among others) arising from his enforced retirement, dismissed for lack of subject matter jurisdiction); Yaggie v. Indiana-Kentucky Synod, Evangelical *884 Lutheran Church, 860 F.Supp. 1194 (W.D.Ky.1994), aff'd, 64 F.3d 664 (6th Cir.1995) (pastor’s defamation claim arising from an attempt to obtain his resignation, | 1 | 2002–2002 |
Z. G. v. Superior Court of the District of Columbia, Family Division
neutral
1 sentence2002See, e.g., Natal v. Christian and Missionary Alliance, 878 F.2d 1575 (1st Cir.1989) (discharged pastor’s claims, including a claim that his reputation was tarnished, dismissed for lack of subject matter jurisdiction); Hutchison, supra, 789 F.2d at 392 (minister’s claim of defamation (among others) arising from his enforced retirement, dismissed for lack of subject matter jurisdiction); Yaggie v. Indiana-Kentucky Synod, Evangelical *884 Lutheran Church, 860 F.Supp. 1194 (W.D.Ky.1994), aff'd, 64 F.3d 664 (6th Cir.1995) (pastor’s defamation claim arising from an attempt to obtain his resignation, | 1 | 2002–2002 |
Goodman v. Temple Shir Ami, Inc.
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1 sentence2002See, e.g., Natal v. Christian and Missionary Alliance, 878 F.2d 1575 (1st Cir.1989) (discharged pastor’s claims, including a claim that his reputation was tarnished, dismissed for lack of subject matter jurisdiction); Hutchison, supra, 789 F.2d at 392 (minister’s claim of defamation (among others) arising from his enforced retirement, dismissed for lack of subject matter jurisdiction); Yaggie v. Indiana-Kentucky Synod, Evangelical *884 Lutheran Church, 860 F.Supp. 1194 (W.D.Ky.1994), aff'd, 64 F.3d 664 (6th Cir.1995) (pastor’s defamation claim arising from an attempt to obtain his resignation, | 1 | 2002–2002 |
Falbaum v. Leslie Fay Cos.
green
1 sentence2002See, e.g., Natal v. Christian and Missionary Alliance, 878 F.2d 1575 (1st Cir.1989) (discharged pastor’s claims, including a claim that his reputation was tarnished, dismissed for lack of subject matter jurisdiction); Hutchison, supra, 789 F.2d at 392 (minister’s claim of defamation (among others) arising from his enforced retirement, dismissed for lack of subject matter jurisdiction); Yaggie v. Indiana-Kentucky Synod, Evangelical *884 Lutheran Church, 860 F.Supp. 1194 (W.D.Ky.1994), aff'd, 64 F.3d 664 (6th Cir.1995) (pastor’s defamation claim arising from an attempt to obtain his resignation, | 1 | 2002–2002 |
Yaggie v. Indiana-Kentucky Synod Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
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1 sentence2002See, e.g., Natal v. Christian and Missionary Alliance, 878 F.2d 1575 (1st Cir.1989) (discharged pastor’s claims, including a claim that his reputation was tarnished, dismissed for lack of subject matter jurisdiction); Hutchison, supra, 789 F.2d at 392 (minister’s claim of defamation (among others) arising from his enforced retirement, dismissed for lack of subject matter jurisdiction); Yaggie v. Indiana-Kentucky Synod, Evangelical *884 Lutheran Church, 860 F.Supp. 1194 (W.D.Ky.1994), aff'd, 64 F.3d 664 (6th Cir.1995) (pastor’s defamation claim arising from an attempt to obtain his resignation, | 1 | 2002–2002 |
Goodman v. Temple Shir Ami, Inc.
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1 sentence2002See, e.g., Natal v. Christian and Missionary Alliance, 878 F.2d 1575 (1st Cir.1989) (discharged pastor’s claims, including a claim that his reputation was tarnished, dismissed for lack of subject matter jurisdiction); Hutchison, supra, 789 F.2d at 392 (minister’s claim of defamation (among others) arising from his enforced retirement, dismissed for lack of subject matter jurisdiction); Yaggie v. Indiana-Kentucky Synod, Evangelical *884 Lutheran Church, 860 F.Supp. 1194 (W.D.Ky.1994), aff'd, 64 F.3d 664 (6th Cir.1995) (pastor’s defamation claim arising from an attempt to obtain his resignation, | 1 | 2002–2002 |
Jae-Woo Cha v. Korean Presbyterian Church
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2 sentences2002See, e.g., Natal v. Christian and Missionary Alliance, 878 F.2d 1575 (1st Cir.1989) (discharged pastor’s claims, including a claim that his reputation was tarnished, dismissed for lack of subject matter jurisdiction); Hutchison, supra, 789 F.2d at 392 (minister’s claim of defamation (among others) arising from his enforced retirement, dismissed for lack of subject matter jurisdiction); Yaggie v. Indiana-Kentucky Synod, Evangelical *884 Lutheran Church, 860 F.Supp. 1194 (W.D.Ky.1994), aff'd, 64 F.3d 664 (6th Cir.1995) (pastor’s defamation claim arising from an attempt to obtain his resignation, 2002See, e.g., Natal v. Christian and Missionary Alliance, 878 F.2d 1575 (1st Cir.1989) (discharged pastor’s claims, including a claim that his reputation was tarnished, dismissed for lack of subject matter jurisdiction); Hutchison, supra, 789 F.2d at 392 (minister’s claim of defamation (among others) arising from his enforced retirement, dismissed for lack of subject matter jurisdiction); Yaggie v. Indiana-Kentucky Synod, Evangelical *884 Lutheran Church, 860 F.Supp. 1194 (W.D.Ky.1994), aff'd, 64 F.3d 664 (6th Cir.1995) (pastor’s defamation claim arising from an attempt to obtain his resignation, | 1 | 2002–2002 |
Cannon v. United States
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1 sentence1985The question is whether Respondent has laid in the record a factual basis, as set forth in Yick Wo v. Hopkins, 118 U.S. 356 , 6 S.Ct. 1064 , 30 L.Ed. 220 (1886), and its progeny, that would justify a finding that Respondent was discriminated against based upon an impermissible standard such as race, religion, or some other arbitrary classification. | 1 | 1985–1985 |
Yick Wo v. Hopkins
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2 sentences1985The question is whether Respondent has laid in the record a factual basis, as set forth in Yick Wo v. Hopkins, 118 U.S. 356 , 6 S.Ct. 1064 , 30 L.Ed. 220 (1886), and its progeny, that would justify a finding that Respondent was discriminated against based upon an impermissible standard such as race, religion, or some other arbitrary classification. 1985The question is whether Respondent has laid in the record a factual basis, as set forth in Yick Wo v. Hopkins, 118 U.S. 356 , 6 S.Ct. 1064 , 30 L.Ed. 220 (1886), and its progeny, that would justify a finding that Respondent was discriminated against based upon an impermissible standard such as race, religion, or some other arbitrary classification. | 1 | 1985–1985 |
Oyler v. Boles
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2 sentences1985Oyler v. Boles, 368 U.S. 448, 456 , 82 S.Ct. 501, 505 , 7 L.Ed.2d 446 (1962). 1985Oyler v. Boles, 368 U.S. 448, 456 , 82 S.Ct. 501, 505 , 7 L.Ed.2d 446 (1962). | 1 | 1985–1985 |
| Bazemore v. Davis green | 1 | 1982–1982 |
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.