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Amendment 2 And Its Effect On Missourians' Free Exercise Of Religion, Mishelle Martinez
Amendment 2 And Its Effect On Missourians' Free Exercise Of Religion, Mishelle Martinez
Missouri Law Review
This Comment provides a thorough analysis of Amendment 2. The primary issue addressed is whether Amendment 2 will have an impact on Missourians' religious freedoms or whether Amendment 2 merely reaffirms rights already granted under the old article I, section 5 of the Missouri Constitution. If Amendment 2 does add new rights, an analysis of whether such rights are in accord with the First Amendment is required. Part II outlines the legislative history, text, and general commentary on the key provisions of Amendment 2. In Part III, all new provisions under Amendment 2 are analyzed in light of the legal …