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California Parents for the Equalization of Educational Materials v. Torlakson

Certiorari Denied

Petition for certiorari denied on April 26, 2021.

Docket No.20-1137
Op. Below9th Cir.

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.

Proceedings & orders timeline

Feb 16, 2021
Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due March 22, 2021)
Mar 17, 2021
Motion for leave to file amici brief filed by Shree Shakti Mandir of Atlanta, et al. (March 23, 2021)
Mar 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)
Mar 19, 2021
Brief of respondents Tom Torlakson, et al. in opposition filed.
Apr 1, 2021
Reply of petitioner California Parents for the Equalization of Educational Materials filed.
Apr 7, 2021
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 4/23/2021.
Apr 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.
Apr 26, 2021
Petition DENIED. Justice Breyer took no part in the consideration or decision of this petition.

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