wallace vs. jaffree
Background
An Alabama law authorized teachers to have prayers and services in school classrooms. Three of Jaffree children attend the school.
Constituional Question
Did the Alambama law violate the 1st amendment?
Lasting Effect
The court determined that the minute of silence was an affirmative endorsement of religion. The court said that it lacked any secular purpose and was thought of as establishing religion in public schools which violates the 1st amendment.
An Alabama law authorized teachers to have prayers and services in school classrooms. Three of Jaffree children attend the school.
Constituional Question
Did the Alambama law violate the 1st amendment?
Lasting Effect
The court determined that the minute of silence was an affirmative endorsement of religion. The court said that it lacked any secular purpose and was thought of as establishing religion in public schools which violates the 1st amendment.