Sherbert v. Verner
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| Sherbert v. Verner | |
| Court | Supreme Court of the United States |
|---|---|
| Citation | |
| Date decided | June 17, 1963 |
Facts
Sherbert, a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, refused to work on Saturdays. She had been denied unemployment benefits.
Holding
State laws burdening the free exercise rights of people may only stand if there is a compelling state interest.
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