Advisory Opinions Blockbuster Cases
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Jul 10, 2025 Join Frederick Lawrence, a distinguished legal educator, Jonathan Adler, a prolific legal scholar, and Daniel Epps, a Supreme Court expert, as they tackle pivotal Supreme Court cases. They dive into the intersections of religious freedom and education, exploring the impact of a notable case involving a children’s book. The panel also probes parental rights amid evolving judicial landscapes, the ideological leanings of the Supreme Court, and the implications of recent rulings on capital cases. It's a riveting discussion of law, politics, and public perception!
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Religious Freedom and Curriculum Challenges
- The Supreme Court recognized religious freedom claims about school curricula but the decision reflects parental views' impact.
- There may no longer be a clear 'play in the joints' between Free Exercise and Establishment Clauses.
Religious Schools and Court Split
- The Supreme Court's tied 4-4 split in a religious charter school case reflects deep division.
- The case hinges on whether allowing religious charter schools violates the Establishment Clause or Free Exercise rights.
The Shrinking Establishment Clause
- The Court is moving towards diminishing the Establishment Clause's protective role.
- Religious freedom claims increasingly shift to Free Exercise or Free Speech frameworks.
