Church of Lukumi Babalu Aye v. City of Hialeah

Citation

508 U.S. 520 (1993)

Facts

Stub — to be completed.

Issue

Stub — to be completed.

Holding

Stub — to be completed.

Rule

A law that is not neutral and generally applicable — one that targets religious practice — is subject to strict scrutiny under the Free Exercise Clause.

Significance

Applied strict scrutiny to laws that are not neutral and generally applicable; ordinances targeting animal sacrifice by Santeria church struck down.

Courses