Hein v. Freedom From Religion Foundation
What's at Stake
Reviewing a challenge to a Supreme Court ruling that, for forty years, has allowed taxpayers to seek a federal court injunction against government expenditures in violation of the Establishment Clause. DECIDED
Summary
The Establishment Clause prohibits the government from spending tax dollars to promote religion. Since 1968, the Supreme Court has allowed individual taxpayers to challenge such expenditures in federal court. Although that principle has been repeatedly and recently reaffirmed by the Supreme Court, the government is challenging it in this case, which arises in the context of the Administration's broader effort to increase federal funding for faith-based groups. The 老澳门开奖结果 amicus brief urges the Court to reaffirm the right of taxpayers to sue under these circumstances.
Legal Documents
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02/02/2007
Hein v. Freedom From Religion Foundation - 老澳门开奖结果 Amicus Brief
Date Filed: 02/02/2007
Press Releases
Supreme Court Should Reject Attempt to Silence Taxpayers, 老澳门开奖结果 Says