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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 …
Missouri's Religious Freedom Restoration Act: A New Approach To The Cause Of Conscience, James A. Hanson
Missouri's Religious Freedom Restoration Act: A New Approach To The Cause Of Conscience, James A. Hanson
Missouri Law Review
This Law Summary will examine both the congressional and state efforts to buttress religious liberty guarantees. Of primary interest here is the most recent addition to this community: Missouri’s RFRA. After outlining the history and language of Missouri’s RFRA, this Summary will provide guidance for the interpretation and application of the statute in Missouri.
Bankrupt Tithers, The Eight Circuit & The Supreme Court: Still Praying For Rfra Relief From Bankruptcy Law, Rachel A. Wilson
Bankrupt Tithers, The Eight Circuit & The Supreme Court: Still Praying For Rfra Relief From Bankruptcy Law, Rachel A. Wilson
Missouri Law Review
The enactment of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) is one of the most important and controversial congressional acts since Congress drafted the Free Exercise Clause. RFRA greatly increases the likelihood that a free exercise of religion claim will succeed by restoring the compelling governmental interest test. Prior to RFRA, the Supreme Court abandoned this test in Employment Division v. Smith Due to the pressure President Clinton brought to bear on the Justice Department in the instant case, it withdrew its brief, which denied that RFRA applied to this bankruptcy case. Without the Justice Department's input, the Eighth Circuit applied …