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free exercise clause in New Mexico

6 New Mexico opinions name it 2 courts 1979–2013 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by New Mexico 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 (6)

CaseFollowedCited
Employment Div., Dept. of Human Resources of Ore. v. Smithred
scotus · 1990 · cited in 3 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 1991–2012
2 sentences

2012But “the right of free exercise does not relieve an individual of the obligation to comply with a valid and neutral law of general applicability on the ground that the law proscribes (or prescribes) conduct that his religion prescribes (or proscribes).” Emp’t Div., Dep’t of Human Res. of Oregon v. Smith, 494 U.S. 872, 879 (1990), superseded on other grounds by statute in, Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 (RFRA), P.L. 103-141, 107 Stat. 1488 (codified at 5 U.S.C. § 504 ; 42 U.S.C. §§ 1988 , 2000bb, 2000bb-l to -4) (internal quotation marks and citation and omitted). {35} The principle

2012But “the right of free exercise does not relieve an individual of the obligation to comply with a valid and neutral law of general applicability on the ground that the law proscribes (or prescribes) conduct that his religion prescribes (or proscribes).” Emp’t Div., Dep’t of Human Res. of Oregon v. Smith, 494 U.S. 872, 879 (1990), superseded on other grounds by statute in, Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 (RFRA), P.L. 103-141, 107 Stat. 1488 (codified at 5 U.S.C. § 504 ; 42 U.S.C. §§ 1988 , 2000bb, 2000bb-1 to -4) (internal quotation marks and citation and omitted). {35} The principle

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Hosanna-Tabor Evangelical Lutheran Church & School v. Equal Employment Opportunity Commissiongreen
scotus · 2012 · cited in 2 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012But “the right of free exercise does not relieve an individual of the obligation to comply with a valid and neutral law of general applicability on the ground that the law proscribes (or prescribes) conduct that his religion prescribes (or proscribes).” Emp’t Div., Dep’t of Human Res. of Oregon v. Smith, 494 U.S. 872, 879 (1990), superseded on other grounds by statute in, Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 (RFRA), P.L. 103-141, 107 Stat. 1488 (codified at 5 U.S.C. § 504 ; 42 U.S.C. §§ 1988 , 2000bb, 2000bb-l to -4) (internal quotation marks and citation and omitted). {35} The principle

2012But “the right of free exercise does not relieve an individual of the obligation to comply with a valid and neutral law of general applicability on the ground that the law proscribes (or prescribes) conduct that his religion prescribes (or proscribes).” Emp’t Div., Dep’t of Human Res. of Oregon v. Smith, 494 U.S. 872, 879 (1990), superseded on other grounds by statute in, Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 (RFRA), P.L. 103-141, 107 Stat. 1488 (codified at 5 U.S.C. § 504 ; 42 U.S.C. §§ 1988 , 2000bb, 2000bb-1 to -4) (internal quotation marks and citation and omitted). {35} The principle

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Axson-Flynn v. Johnsongreen
ca10 · 2004 · cited in 2 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012The Tenth Circuit has noted that in order to apply the hybrid-rights theory, the claim “at least requires a colorable showing of infringement of a companion constitutional right.” Axson-Flynn v. Johnson, 356 F.3d 1277, 1295 (10th Cir. 2004) (internal quotation marks and citation omitted).

2012The Tenth Circuit has noted that in order to apply the hybrid-rights theory, the claim “at least requires a colorable showing of infringement of a companion constitutional right.” Axson-Flynn v. Johnson, 356 F.3d 1277, 1295 (10th Cir. 2004) (internal quotation marks and citation omitted).

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Church of the Lukumi Babalu Aye, Inc. v. City of Hialeahgreen
scotus · 1993 · cited in 2 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012See Church of the Lukumi Babalu Aye, Inc. v. City of Hialeah, 508 U.S. 520, 531-32 (1993) (reasoning that strict scrutiny applies to a free exercise claim where the relevant statute is either not generally applicable or not neutral).

2012See Church of the Lukumi Babalu Aye, Inc. v. City of Hialeah, 508 U.S. 520, 531-32 (1993) (reasoning that strict scrutiny applies to a free exercise claim where the relevant statute is either not generally applicable or not neutral).

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Wisconsin v. Yodergreen
scotus · 1972 · cited in 2 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012See Wisconsin v. Yoder, 406 U.S. 205, 233 (1972) (recognizing that a heightened scrutiny exception may be appropriate where a free exercise claim has been coupled with some other constitutional claim).

2012See Wisconsin v. Yoder, 406 U.S. 205, 233 (1972) 14 (recognizing that a heightened scrutiny exception may be appropriate where a free exercise claim has been coupled with some other constitutional claim).

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State v. Corpus Christi People's Baptist Church, Inc.green
tex · 1984 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
1 sentence

1991See generally State v. Corpus Christi People’s Baptist Church, Inc., 683 S.W.2d 692 (Tex.1984), (parents’ absence from children and their complete dependence on child care center for health and safety are reasons for compelling state interest).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (3)

CaseCitedYears
Matter of Adoption of Doe green
nm · 1984
2 sentences

2013In re Adoption of Doe, 1984-NMSC-024 , ¶ 2, 100 N.M. 764 , 676 P.2d 1329 (“[T]o present an issue on appeal for review, an appellant must submit argument and authority as required by rule.” (emphasis omitted)).

2013In re Adoption of Doe, 1984-NMSC-024 , ¶ 2, 100 N.M. 764 , 676 P.2d 1329 (“[T]o present an issue on appeal for review, an appellant must submit argument and authority as required by rule.” (emphasis omitted)).

22013–2013
Reynolds v. United States green
scotus · 1879
2 sentences

1979Article XXI, § 1 of the Constitution of New Mexico provides: “Perfect toleration of religious sentiment shall be secure, and no inhabitant of this state shall ever be molested in person or property on account of his or her mode of religious worship.” In the polygamy case, Reynolds v. United States, 98 U.S. 145 , 25 L.Ed. 244 (1878) stated the scope of the free exercise clause as follows: Congress was deprived of all legislative power over mere opinion, but was left free to reach actions which were in violation of social duties or subversive of good order. ****** Laws are made for the governmen

1979Article XXI, § 1 of the Constitution of New Mexico provides: “Perfect toleration of religious sentiment shall be secure, and no inhabitant of this state shall ever be molested in person or property on account of his or her mode of religious worship.” In the polygamy case, Reynolds v. United States, 98 U.S. 145 , 25 L.Ed. 244 (1878) stated the scope of the free exercise clause as follows: Congress was deprived of all legislative power over mere opinion, but was left free to reach actions which were in violation of social duties or subversive of good order. ****** Laws are made for the governmen

21979–1991
Gillette v. United States green
scotus · 1971
2 sentences

1991Id. at 879 , 110 S.Ct. at 1600 , 108 L.Ed.2d at 886 (citing, e.g., Gillette v. United States, 401 U.S. 437 , 91 S.Ct. 828 , 28 L.Ed.2d 168 (1971) (military selective service statutes) and Reynolds v. United States, 98 U.S. 145 , 25 L.Ed. 244 (1878) (polygamy statute)).

1991Id. at 879 , 110 S.Ct. at 1600 , 108 L.Ed.2d at 886 (citing, e.g., Gillette v. United States, 401 U.S. 437 , 91 S.Ct. 828 , 28 L.Ed.2d 168 (1971) (military selective service statutes) and Reynolds v. United States, 98 U.S. 145 , 25 L.Ed. 244 (1878) (polygamy statute)).

11991–1991

Statutes the citing opinions construe

NM § N.M. Stat. § 28-1-7 (4) NM § N.M. Stat. § 28-22-1 (4) NM § N.M. Stat. § 28-22-2 (4) NM § N.M. Stat. § 28-22-3 (4) NM § N.M. Stat. § 28-22-4 (4) NM § N.M. Stat. § 28-1-2 (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

CA 57 (1961–2026) WA 36 (1973–2026) IL 32 (1984–2026) TX 32 (1975–2026) MA 24 (1980–2025) PA 20 (1971–2024) NY 19 (1974–2025) MI 17 (1982–2020) WI 17 (1971–2024) VA 16 (1996–2026) NJ 14 (1974–2025) CT 13 (1983–2024) MN 13 (1985–2008) OR 11 (1982–2022) CO 11 (1980–2015) AZ 9 (1981–2023) IN 8 (1979–2010) FL 8 (1994–2007) MD 7 (1979–2011) TN 7 (1985–2013) DC 7 (1984–2005) ID 7 (1987–2018) MT 6 (1986–2024) OH 6 (1976–2025) UT 6 (1998–2013) HI 6 (1970–2009) IA 6 (1981–2012) ND 6 (1970–1988) NE 6 (1982–2026) NM 6 (1979–2013) AK 6 (1979–2015) VT 5 (1982–2005) KS 5 (1980–2020) AR 4 (1984–2001) MS 4 (2002–2005) MO 4 (1976–2022) OK 3 (1980–1994) WV 3 (1981–2025) DE 3 (1974–2023) SD 3 (1980–1999) NV 3 (2017–2021) ME 2 (1999–2005) AL 2 (1987–1989) NC 2 (1918–2007)

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.

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