Establishment Clause

Constitutional challenge to denominational preference in state law

1. American Legion v. American Humanist Association

2. Jurisdiction: United States (June 20, 2019)
3. Original Case: The American Legion v. American Humanist Association, 588 U.S. ___ (2019)
4. DefendantsThe American LegionMaryland-National Capital Park and Planning CommissionPlaintiffsAmerican Humanist AssociationSteven C. LoweFred EdwordsBishop McNeillDefense AttorneysNeal KatyalPlaintiff AttorneysMonica L. MillerJudgesSamuel A. Alito, Jr.John G. Roberts, Jr.Clarence ThomasStephen G. BreyerElena KaganNeil M. GorsuchBrett M. KavanaughRuth Bader GinsburgSonia SotomayorInstitutionsSupreme Court of the United StatesThe American LegionAmerican Humanist AssociationMaryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
5. Case Tags: Establishment Clause;Religious Display;Supreme Court;Bladensburg Cross

1. Kennedy v. Bremerton School District

2. Jurisdiction: United States (June 27, 2022)
3. DefendantsBremerton School DistrictPlaintiffsJoseph KennedyPlaintiff AttorneysPaul ClementJudgesNeil GorsuchInstitutionsSupreme Court of the United StatesBremerton School District
4. Case Tags: First Amendment;Religious Freedom;Establishment Clause;Landmark Decision

1. Catholic Charities Bureau v. Wisconsin Labor and Industry Review Commission

2. Jurisdiction: United States (June 5, 2025)
3. Original Case: Catholic Charities Bureau, Inc. v. Wisconsin Labor and Industry Review Commission
4. DefendantsWisconsin Labor and Industry Review CommissionPlaintiffsCatholic Charities Bureau, Inc.Plaintiff AttorneysEric C. RassbachJudgesSonia SotomayorClarence ThomasKetanji Brown JacksonInstitutionsSupreme Court of the United StatesWisconsin Supreme CourtRoman Catholic Diocese of Superior
5. Case Tags: Religious Liberty;Establishment Clause;Unemployment Tax;Strict Scrutiny