CORPORATION OF THE PRESIDING BISHOP OF THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS et al. v. AMOS et al.
Supreme Court Cases
483 U.S. 327 (1987)
Case Overview
Legal Principle at Issue
Whether Title VII Section 702, which provides an exemption from Title VIIs prohibition against religious discrimination for religious organizations, violates the Establishment Clause.
Action
Reversed and remanded. Petitioning party received a favorable disposition.
Advocated for Respondent
- David B. Watkiss View all cases
Advocated for Petitioner
- Rex E. Lee View all cases
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