The day that this country ceases to be free for irreligion, it will cease to be free for religion—except for the sect that can win political power.

Robert H. Jackson

Zorach v. Clauson

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Freedom of religion

Author

Robert H. Jackson

Source

Zorach v. Clauson

Medium

Supreme Court opinion Legal opinion

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Legal writing

Language

English

Time

1952 1950s 20th century

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Supreme Court Justice Judge Lawyer

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United States

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Citation

Jackson, Robert H. Dissenting Opinion. Zorach v. Clauson. United States Reports, vol. 343, 28 Apr. 1952, pp. 323-325. Justia, supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/343/306/.

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William J. Brennan, Jr.
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1957 1950s 20th century
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