American Humanist Association v. Birdville Independent School District

Certiorari Denied

Petition for certiorari denied on November 27, 2017.

Docket No.17-178

Issue

Whether the establishment clause is violated when a school district subjects its students to prayers at school board meetings.

Proceedings & orders timeline

Jul 31, 2017

Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due September 1, 2017)Aug 18, 2017

Brief amicus curiae of The Center for Inquiry, et al. filed.

Aug 29, 2017

Order extending time to file response to petition to and including October 16, 2017.

Oct 16, 2017

Brief of respondents Birdville Independent School District, et al. in opposition filed.Oct 30, 2017

Reply of petitioners American Humanist Association, et al. filed.

Nov 1, 2017

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 11/21/2017.

Nov 27, 2017

Petition DENIED.

Recommended Citation: American Humanist Association v. Birdville Independent School District, SCOTUSblog, https://www.scotusblog.com/cases/american-humanist-association-v-birdville-independent-school-district/