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Lemon test in Wisconsin

8 Wisconsin opinions name it 3 courts 1986–2009 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Wisconsin 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.

Followed or applied (10)

CaseFollowedCited
Lemon v. Kurtzmanred
scotus · 1971 · cited in 2 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1993–2009
2 sentences

2009She argues, for example, that giving religious employers an exemption from non-discrimination laws "dangerously encroaches upon the Establishment Clause's prohibition against furthering religion." Ostlund further asserts that the three-part Establishment Clause test announced by the Supreme Court in Lemon v. Kurtzman, 403 U.S. 602 , 91 S.Ct. 2105 , 29 L.Ed.2d 745 (1971), should govern our determination of whether application of the WFEA here violates CCS's constitutional rights. [11] Though at times mentioning the Free Exercise Clause, Ostlund argues that the only relevant question here is whe

2009She argues, for example, that giving religious employers an exemption from non-discrimination laws "dangerously encroaches upon the Establishment Clause's prohibition against furthering religion." Ostlund further asserts that the three-part Establishment Clause test announced by the Supreme Court in Lemon v. Kurtzman, 403 U.S. 602 , 91 S.Ct. 2105 , 29 L.Ed.2d 745 (1971), should govern our determination of whether application of the WFEA here violates CCS's constitutional rights. [11] Though at times mentioning the Free Exercise Clause, Ostlund argues that the only relevant question here is whe

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United States v. Edward Lemongreen
cadc · 1983 · cited in 2 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
2 sentences

1991Lemon, 723 F.2d at 924 .

1991See Lemon, 723 F.2d at 936 .

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Jackson v. Bensongreen
· 1998 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009Our analysis in Jackson v. Benson under the second prong of that test—whether the benefit in question has a principal or primary effect of neither advancing nor inhibiting religion—cannot be squared with the majority opinion here. ¶ 117 In assessing the constitutionality of the amended MPCP under the second prong of the Lemon test, we first explained that benefits under the amended MPCP needed to be "determined by `neutral, secular criteria that neither favor nor disfavor religion,' and aid `is made available to both religious and secular beneficiaries on a nondiscriminatory basis.'" Jackson,

2009Our analysis in Jackson v. Benson under the second prong of that test—whether the benefit in question has a principal or primary effect of neither advancing nor inhibiting religion—cannot be squared with the majority opinion here. ¶ 117 In assessing the constitutionality of the amended MPCP under the second prong of the Lemon test, we first explained that benefits under the amended MPCP needed to be "determined by `neutral, secular criteria that neither favor nor disfavor religion,' and aid `is made available to both religious and secular beneficiaries on a nondiscriminatory basis.'" Jackson,

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Lee v. Weismangreen
scotus · 1992 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005See, e.g., Lee v. Weisman, 505 U.S. 577 (1992) (advocating and applying a coercion test); Lynch v. Donnelly, 465 U.S. 668, 691 (1984) (O'Connor, J., concurring) (advocating adoption of an endorsement test).

2005See, e.g., Lee v. Weisman, 505 U.S. 577 (1992) (advocating and applying a coercion test); Lynch v. Donnelly, 465 U.S. 668, 691 (1984) (O'Connor, J., concurring) (advocating adoption of an endorsement test).

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Lynch v. Donnellygreen
scotus · 1984 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005See, e.g., Lee v. Weisman, 505 U.S. 577 (1992) (advocating and applying a coercion test); Lynch v. Donnelly, 465 U.S. 668, 691 (1984) (O'Connor, J., concurring) (advocating adoption of an endorsement test).

2005See, e.g., Lee v. Weisman, 505 U.S. 577 (1992) (advocating and applying a coercion test); Lynch v. Donnelly, 465 U.S. 668, 691 (1984) (O'Connor, J., concurring) (advocating adoption of an endorsement test).

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Arvelo v. American International Insurancegreen
scotus · 1996 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
2 sentences

1997Therefore, our analysis focuses on whether the negligent supervision claim would involve the application of neutral principles of law, rather than the Lemon test. [12] See Pritzlaff v. Archdiocese of Milwaukee, 194 Wis. 2d 302 , 316 n.3, 326-27, 330 (1995), cert. denied, 116 S. Ct. 920 (1996). [13] Schmidt and Roppolo were cited with approval in Pritzlaff.

1997Therefore, our analysis focuses on whether the negligent supervision claim would involve the application of neutral principles of law, rather than the Lemon test. [12] See Pritzlaff v. Archdiocese of Milwaukee, 194 Wis. 2d 302 , 316 n.3, 326-27, 330 (1995), cert. denied, 116 S. Ct. 920 (1996). [13] Schmidt and Roppolo were cited with approval in Pritzlaff.

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Pritzlaff v. Archdiocese of Milwaukeegreen
wis · 1995 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
2 sentences

1997Therefore, our analysis focuses on whether the negligent supervision claim would involve the application of neutral principles of law, rather than the Lemon test. [12] See Pritzlaff v. Archdiocese of Milwaukee, 194 Wis. 2d 302 , 316 n.3, 326-27, 330 (1995), cert. denied, 116 S. Ct. 920 (1996). [13] Schmidt and Roppolo were cited with approval in Pritzlaff.

1997Therefore, our analysis focuses on whether the negligent supervision claim would involve the application of neutral principles of law, rather than the Lemon test. [12] See Pritzlaff v. Archdiocese of Milwaukee, 194 Wis. 2d 302 , 316 n.3, 326-27, 330 (1995), cert. denied, 116 S. Ct. 920 (1996). [13] Schmidt and Roppolo were cited with approval in Pritzlaff.

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Tilton v. Richardsongreen
scotus · 1971 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
2 sentences

1991See Tilton v. Richardson, 403 U.S. 672 (1971); Hunt v. McNair, 413 U.S. 734 (1973); Roemer v. Board of Pub.

1991See Tilton v. Richardson, 403 U.S. 672 (1971); Hunt v. McNair, 413 U.S. 734 (1973); Roemer v. Board of Pub.

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Doe Ex Rel. Doe v. Aldine Independent School Districtgreen
txsd · 1982 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
2 sentences

1986Applying the three-part Lemon test, the Court addressed the claim made by the school that the prayer had the secular purpose of instilling in the students "`a sense of school spirit or pride . . . *Page 85 [which] has a beneficial effect on the student body and contributes to an increase in morale, and concomitantly lessens disciplinary problems.'" Aldine , 563 F. Supp. at 886 .

1986Applying the three-part Lemon test, the Court addressed the claim made by the school that the prayer had the secular purpose of instilling in the students "`a sense of school spirit or pride . . . *Page 85 [which] has a beneficial effect on the student body and contributes to an increase in morale, and concomitantly lessens disciplinary problems.'" Aldine , 563 F. Supp. at 886 .

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Wallace v. Jaffreegreen
scotus · 1985 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
2 sentences

1986See Wallace , 105 S.Ct. at 2490 . *Page 87 However, the majority opinion suggests in passing that a simple moment for "silent meditation" may be constitutional if the state does not endorse prayer as the preferred activity for that time.

1986See Wallace , 105 S.Ct. at 2490 . *Page 87 However, the majority opinion suggests in passing that a simple moment for "silent meditation" may be constitutional if the state does not endorse prayer as the preferred activity for that time.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Wisconsin. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (4)

CaseCitedYears
Agostini v. Felton green
scotus · 1997
2 sentences

2009Our analysis in Jackson v. Benson under the second prong of that test—whether the benefit in question has a principal or primary effect of neither advancing nor inhibiting religion—cannot be squared with the majority opinion here. ¶ 117 In assessing the constitutionality of the amended MPCP under the second prong of the Lemon test, we first explained that benefits under the amended MPCP needed to be "determined by `neutral, secular criteria that neither favor nor disfavor religion,' and aid `is made available to both religious and secular beneficiaries on a nondiscriminatory basis.'" Jackson,

2009Our analysis in Jackson v. Benson under the second prong of that test—whether the benefit in question has a principal or primary effect of neither advancing nor inhibiting religion—cannot be squared with the majority opinion here. ¶ 117 In assessing the constitutionality of the amended MPCP under the second prong of the Lemon test, we first explained that benefits under the amended MPCP needed to be "determined by `neutral, secular criteria that neither favor nor disfavor religion,' and aid `is made available to both religious and secular beneficiaries on a nondiscriminatory basis.'" Jackson,

12009–2009
State ex rel. Weiss v. District Board of School District No. Eight green
· 1890
2 sentences

2009Bd., 76 Wis. 177 , 44 N.W. 967 (1890) (public funds may not be used to fund a school that requires students to read from the Bible). ¶ 124 Thus, just as with the above analysis under the second prong of the Lemon test, the majority's characterization of facts that religion is central to every part of CCS's curriculum, see, e.g., majority op., ¶¶ 5, 72, 73, 75-77, and, by extension, any other Catholic or otherwise religious school, likewise jeopardizes our holding in Jackson v. Benson that the amended MPCP does not violate the benefits clause in Article I, Section 18. ¶ 125 Finally, the majorit

2009Bd., 76 Wis. 177 , 44 N.W. 967 (1890) (public funds may not be used to fund a school that requires students to read from the Bible). ¶ 124 Thus, just as with the above analysis under the second prong of the Lemon test, the majority's characterization of facts that religion is central to every part of CCS's curriculum, see, e.g., majority op., ¶¶ 5, 72, 73, 75-77, and, by extension, any other Catholic or otherwise religious school, likewise jeopardizes our holding in Jackson v. Benson that the amended MPCP does not violate the benefits clause in Article I, Section 18. ¶ 125 Finally, the majorit

12009–2009
In RE MARRIAGE OF COOK v. Cook green
wis · 1997
2 sentences

2005Id. at 189 . [2] Several U.S. Supreme Court Justices have expressed dissatisfaction with the Lemon test, advocating alternative frameworks.

2005Id. at 189 . [2] Several U.S. Supreme Court Justices have expressed dissatisfaction with the Lemon test, advocating alternative frameworks.

12005–2005
Hunt v. McNair green
scotus · 1973
2 sentences

1991See Tilton v. Richardson, 403 U.S. 672 (1971); Hunt v. McNair, 413 U.S. 734 (1973); Roemer v. Board of Pub.

1991See Tilton v. Richardson, 403 U.S. 672 (1971); Hunt v. McNair, 413 U.S. 734 (1973); Roemer v. Board of Pub.

11991–1991

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WI § Wis. Stat. § 802.06 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

TX 30 (1984–2017) CA 24 (1977–2018) AL 18 (1998–2026) NY 17 (1985–2006) WA 10 (1984–2018) MN 9 (1989–2016) NJ 8 (1992–2025) IL 8 (1988–2001) WI 8 (1986–2009) FL 6 (1994–2004) NC 6 (1993–2011) CO 5 (1986–2012) OK 5 (1983–2008) KS 5 (1993–1997) IN 4 (1996–2011) VA 4 (2000–2025) AR 4 (2000–2002) UT 4 (1993–2021) PA 4 (1989–2007) OH 4 (1999–2000) MD 3 (2003–2011) VT 3 (1994–2012) OR 2 (1986–2002) MO 2 (2007–2019) MT 2 (2012–2018) AZ 2 (1999–2009) ID 2 (1993–1993) MS 2 (2003–2005) MI 2 (2002–2005) MA 2 (1997–2018)

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