Scalia's dissent is interesting I one way, at least. When I was growing up Catholic children were not allowed to visit synagogues (this was in remote upstate New York) without permission of the local bishop. That has all changed now, I know. but it would have been true when Scalia was growing up. So, in theory if he wins in this case high school graduations could take place where some kids might not be allowed to attend.
I am currently in France for a few weeks where I have been told that many Muslim students will not enter a church on a school field trip (to look at art, architecture, and culture) because it would violate their faith. I wonder how Scalia would respond if this case were brought by a Muslim who could not in good faith attend graduation in a church. I think Town of Greece is deeply wrong, but Scalia seems to think that allowing a multitude of prayers as the town council (even though in fact that is mostly theoretical for Town of Greece) is no different than handing out diploma's under a crucifix of a cross. ************************************************* Paul Finkelman, Ph.D. President William McKinley Distinguished Professor of Law Albany Law School 80 New Scotland Avenue Albany, NY 12208 518-445-3386 (p) 518-445-3363 (f) paul.finkel...@albanylaw.edu<mailto:paul.finkel...@albanylaw.edu> www.paulfinkelman.com<http://www.paulfinkelman.com/> ************************************************* ________________________________ From: religionlaw-boun...@lists.ucla.edu [religionlaw-boun...@lists.ucla.edu] on behalf of Friedman, Howard M. [howard.fried...@utoledo.edu] Sent: Monday, June 16, 2014 11:17 AM To: Law & Religion issues for Law Academics Subject: RE: Cert. denied in Elmbrook Schools Thanks for the heads up. Scalia's dissent is fascinating. I just blogged on it: http://religionclause.blogspot.com/2014/06/scotus-review-denied-over-interesting.html Howard Friedman ________________________________ From: religionlaw-boun...@lists.ucla.edu [religionlaw-boun...@lists.ucla.edu] on behalf of Marty Lederman [lederman.ma...@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, June 16, 2014 9:54 AM To: Law & Religion issues for Law Academics Subject: Cert. denied in Elmbrook Schools Scalia and Thomas dissenting: http://www.supremecourt.gov/orders/courtorders/061614zor_2b8e.pdf
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