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

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Supreme Court opinion Legal opinion

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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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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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