Free Exercise of Religion — related Supreme Court cases
This page groups Supreme Court cases that involve the constitutional concept “Free Exercise of Religion”. Use it to explore related decisions and see how the same idea shows up across different cases.
“Free Exercise of Religion” is:
The right to practice religion without government interference, protected by the First Amendment.
Source: First Amendment Where this concept definition/label comes from (for example, a constitutional provision or a reference framework).
Cases
These are cases where this concept was identified as relevant. Click a case to view its summary, holding, and supporting syllabus excerpts.
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Mahmoud v. Taylor
27th June 2025
The case involves the right of parents to direct the religious upbringing of their children and challenges a policy that allegedly burdens their religious exercise.
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Catholic Charities Bureau, Inc. v. Wisconsin Labor and Industry Review Comm’n.
5th June 2025
The case concerns the right of religious organizations to operate without government interference based on their religious practices.
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OK Charter School Board v. Drummond
22nd May 2025
The case involves a charter school and religious entities, suggesting issues related to the free exercise of religion.