ESTATE OF THORNTON et al. v. CALDOR, INC.
Supreme Court Cases
472 U.S. 703 (1985)
Case Overview
Legal Principle at Issue
Whether a Connecticut statute providing Sabbath observers with an absolute and unqualified right not to work on their chosen Sabbath violated the Establishment Clause.
Action
Affirmed (includes modified). Petitioning party did not receive a favorable disposition.
Advocated for Respondent
- Paul Gewirtz View all cases
Advocated for Petitioner
- Nathan Lewin View all cases
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