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The Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MoDNR) reimburses organization that re-surface their playgrounds with recycled tires.
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MoDNR) reimburses organization that re-surface their playgrounds with recycled tires.
In 2012, Trinity Lutheran Church of Columbia ("Church") applied for a grant from Comer under the tire recycling program.


Carol Comer ("Comer") was the Director of MoDNR.
Carol Comer ("Comer") was the Director of MoDNR.

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Trinity Lutheran Church of Columbia, Inc. v. Comer
Court Supreme Court of the United States
Citation
Date decided June 26, 2017

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Many states have laws against publicly funding religious organizations in accordance with the Establishment Clause of the 1st Amendment.

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MoDNR) reimburses organization that re-surface their playgrounds with recycled tires.

In 2012, Trinity Lutheran Church of Columbia ("Church") applied for a grant from Comer under the tire recycling program.


Carol Comer ("Comer") was the Director of MoDNR.

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