Supreme Court and Religious Free Exercise

Easy Unit 3: Civil Liberties & Rights Freedom Of Religion

In the context of the First Amendment of the United States Constitution, which guarantees the free exercise of religion, numerous Supreme Court cases have shaped the legal landscape of religious freedom in America. One landmark case is Employment Division v. Smith (1990), which addressed whether a state could deny unemployment benefits to individuals fired for using peyote as part of their religious practices. How did the Supreme Court rule concerning the balance between the free exercise of religion and state laws?

The Court ruled that the state must accommodate all religious practices.

The Court ruled that the state could restrict religious practices if laws apply to all.

The Court ruled that individuals cannot use illegal drugs for religious purposes.

The Court ruled that state laws cannot interfere with any aspect of religious practice.

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