Quiz #80 The Free Exercise Clause & Judgment-by-Judgment Analysis

The Religion Law Quiz Podcast

True or False: The protections of the Free Exercise Clause depend on a judgment-by-judgment analysis regarding whether discrimination against religious adherents would somehow serve ill-defined interests?

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Answer: False. Here’s what the Supreme Court said in this regard three years ago: “The protections of the Free Exercise Clause do not depend on a ‘judgment-by-judgment analysis’ regarding whether discrimination against religious adherents would somehow serve ill-defined interests.” Espinoza v. Montana Dep't of Revenue, 207 L. Ed. 2d 679, 140 S. Ct. 2246, 2260 (2020) (emphasis added).

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Welcome to the Religion Law Podcast, hosted by Michael Fielding. In episode 80, we delve deep into the Supreme Court's 2020 Espinoza versus Montana Department of Revenue ruling, which challenged the exclusion of students attending religious private schools from a general state scholarship program. Through an engaging quiz format, listeners can test their understanding of this landmark case.

We scrutinize an interesting aspect of the decision: the supposed dependence of free exercise clause protections on a judgment-by-judgment analysis, against hate fuelled by ill-defined interests. Will you agree with the majority of listeners who discern that something doesn't quite fit with that assertion? Participate in our review of the Supreme Court's precise words and their implications.

As part of the discussion, we address the issues that case-by-case determinations present for litigants and their attorneys. How does an undefined interest or an ambiguous ruling affect a client's case? As a legal expert, how do you deal with such uncertainty? We delve into the benefits of an objective versus a subjective analysis.

Join us in this exploration of a key ruling that informs our understanding of the free exercise clause and its application to religious schools. Enjoy our fun quiz format that is as educational as it is challenging. Remember, our discussions are intended solely for educational purposes and should not be used as legal advice. Please share this episode, leave a review, and continue to be an influence for good. We look forward to welcoming you to our next Religion Law Quiz.

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