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GILLETTE v. UNITED STATES

Supreme Court Cases

401 U.S. 437 (1971)

Case Overview

Legal Principle at Issue

Whether the conscientious objector exemption for persons subject to service in the armed forces of the United States violates the Free Exercise and Establishment clauses of the First Amendment since the exemption requires the objector to oppose all wars.

Action

Affirmed (includes modified). Petitioning party did not receive a favorable disposition.

GILLETTE v. UNITED STATES

Supreme Court Cases

Case Overview

Legal Principle at Issue

Action

Advocated for Respondent

Advocated for Petitioner

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