Wisconsin v Yoder

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Wisconsin v Yoder

The government cannot force people to violate their religious beliefs if it is not absolutely necessary

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Year

1972

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What happened

Amish families refused to send their children to school after 8th grade

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Why

High school conflicted with their religious beliefs

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Law involved

Wisconsin required students to attend school until age 16

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Ruling

In favor of the Amish families

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Ruling decision reason

The law violated the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment

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Free exercise clause

Protects the right to practice religion freely

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Effect on government power

Limits government when it conflicts with religion