Free Exercise Clause

Question 1

Reynolds v. US (1879)

Answer 1

Court decided that anti-bigamy clause in UT was constitutional. Basically, it banned polygamy.

Question 2

Oregon Department of Human Services v. Smith (1990)

Answer 2

Workers cannot recieve unemployment benefits because their religious beliefs do not justify breaking the law. (Peyote was used against the law)

Question 3

City of Boerne v. Flores (1997)

Answer 3

The Religious Freedom and Restoration Act could not be passed by Congress. Therefore, Boerne can block the expansion of the church.