Background
The two parties of the Wisconsin versus Yoder case were __ and __.
3 Amish families and the state of Wisconsin.
What was the main argument for the Amish families?
The Amish community's beliefs about the danger of formal education are sincere. They feel that they should not be forced to violate their religious beliefs.
What was the name of the law that does not allow certain businesses to open on Sundays in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania Blue Law
What occurred in the Wisconsin versus Yoder case?
Three Amish families were fined by the state of Wisconsin because they did not send their children to high school due to religious beliefs, even though it was a state law for children to go to at least 10th grade.
What was the main argument for the state of Wisconsin in this case?
Compulsory education until the age of 16 was essential for the benefit of society. They felt that the Amish community's beliefs damaged their societal views.
Which clause in the First Amendment did Braunfeld feel that Pennsylvania Blue Law violated?
The free religion clause.
When did this case happen?
1972
What was the ruling of the Supreme Court? Why?
The court ruling was 7-0 in favor of Yoder because the justices believed that the state of Wisconsin was violating the Amish's natural rights to freedom of religion.
What was the ruling of the Supreme Court during the Braunfeld versus Brown case?
A 6-3 decision in favor of Brown.
How and why was it brought to the Supreme Court?
The Wisconsin compulsory school attendance law violated the free exercise clause of the First Amendment because required attendance past the 8th grade interfered with the right of the Amish parents to direct the religious upbringing of their children. They first appealed to the Circuit Court who agreed $5 should be paid. Then, appealed to the Supreme who overturned decision.
Why does this case have historical significance?
Due to the result of this case, schools were prohibited from making policies that could interfere with anyone's religious beliefs.
Why did the Supreme court side with Brown?
They ruled that the Pennsylvania Blue Law that forbid the sale of retail product on Sunday was not an unconstitutional interference with religion.
Where did this happen?
New Glarus
Who was the chief justice during this case?
Warren E. Burger
Who was the Supreme Court chief justice during the Brown versus Braunfeld case?
Earl Warren