Good News Club v. Milford Central School

Becket Role:
Amicus

Scoreboard

Decision:
Won
Decision Date:
July 30, 2001
Deciding Court:
U.S. Supreme Court

Decision

Case Summary

Becket’s amicus brief defended the right of a Christian children’s club to use public school facilities that were available to non-religious groups.  The Supreme Court agreed. It upheld the club’s free speech right and found no Establishment Clause justification for curbing its religious speech. Thomas Marcelle represented the club.

Case Information

Becket Role:
Amicus
Case Start Date:
March 7, 1997
Deciding Court:
U.S. Supreme Court
Original Court:
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York
Supreme Court Status:
Decided
Practice Area(s):
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