Engel V. Vital
Background
In the state of New York the board established a voluntary prayer to be said at the beginning of each school day in all public schools. This enraged students and parents that didn't follow in that religion, and said this violates the First Amendment of the constitution, Freedom of Religion.
Constitutional Question
The big question in this case was did this establshment violate the First Amendment of Freedom of Religion.
Lasting Effect
In the conclusion of this case this law was decided to be unconstitutional and violate Freedom of Speech. Even though it was not specific to what religion the prayer was for and it was voluntary it still violated this amendment and the seperation of Church and State.
In the state of New York the board established a voluntary prayer to be said at the beginning of each school day in all public schools. This enraged students and parents that didn't follow in that religion, and said this violates the First Amendment of the constitution, Freedom of Religion.
Constitutional Question
The big question in this case was did this establshment violate the First Amendment of Freedom of Religion.
Lasting Effect
In the conclusion of this case this law was decided to be unconstitutional and violate Freedom of Speech. Even though it was not specific to what religion the prayer was for and it was voluntary it still violated this amendment and the seperation of Church and State.