Morin v. Grade’s Empirical Analysis
1969
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Applies 28 U.S.C. § 2241 (Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996) · 50 U.S.C. § 3806
Relies on Sherbert v. Verner · Everson v. Board of Education · Estep v. United States · United States v. Seeger · Torcaso v. Watkins
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““ * * * Within that phrase would come all sincere religioús beliefs which are based upon a power or being, or upon a faith, to which all else is subordinate or upon which all else is ultimately dependent. The test might be stated in these words: A sincere and meaningful belief which occupies in the life of its possessor a place parallel to that filled by the Co. of those admittedly qualifying for the exemption comes within the statutory definition. This construction avoids imputing to Congress an intent to classify different religious beliefs, exempting some and excluding others, and is in accord with well-established congressional policy of eq7ial treatment for those which opposition to service is grounded in their religious tenets.” 380 U.S. at 176 , 85 S.Ct. at 859 .”
1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
How this case has been treated — in progress
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