California Parents for the Equalization of Educational Materials v. Torlakson
Petition for certiorari denied on April 26, 2021
Issue: Whether the free exercise clause permits the government to single out a religion for disfavored treatment so long as it does not "substantially burden" religious exercise.
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| Date | Proceedings and Orders |
|---|---|
| 02/16/2021 | Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due March 22, 2021) |
| 03/17/2021 | Motion for leave to file amici brief filed by Shree Shakti Mandir of Atlanta, et al. (March 23, 2021) |
| 03/18/2021 | Motion of Shree Shakti Mandir of Atlanta, et al. for leave to file amici brief not accepted for filing. (Corrected version submitted) (March 29, 2021) |
| 03/19/2021 | Brief of respondents Tom Torlakson, et al. in opposition filed. |
| 04/01/2021 | Reply of petitioner California Parents for the Equalization of Educational Materials filed. |
| 04/07/2021 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 4/23/2021. |
| 04/26/2021 | Motion for leave to file amici brief filed by Shree Shakti Mandir of Atlanta, et al. GRANTED. Justice Breyer took no part in the consideration or decision of this motion. |
| 04/26/2021 | Petition DENIED. Justice Breyer took no part in the consideration or decision of this petition. |