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California Parents for the Equalization of Educational Materials v. Torlakson

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Petition for certiorari denied on April 26, 2021
Docket No. Op. Below Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
20-1137 9th Cir. N/A N/A N/A N/A OT 2020

Issue: Whether the free exercise clause permits the government to single out a religion for disfavored treatment so long as it does not “substantially burden” religious exercise.

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DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
Feb 16 2021Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due March 22, 2021)
Mar 17 2021Motion for leave to file amici brief filed by Shree Shakti Mandir of Atlanta, et al. (March 23, 2021)
Mar 18 2021Motion of Shree Shakti Mandir of Atlanta, et al. for leave to file amici brief not accepted for filing. (Corrected version submitted) (March 29, 2021)
Mar 19 2021Brief of respondents Tom Torlakson, et al. in opposition filed.
Apr 01 2021Reply of petitioner California Parents for the Equalization of Educational Materials filed.
Apr 07 2021DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 4/23/2021.
Apr 26 2021Motion for leave to file amici brief filed by Shree Shakti Mandir of Atlanta, et al. GRANTED. Justice Breyer took no part in the consideration or decision of this motion.
Apr 26 2021Petition DENIED. Justice Breyer took no part in the consideration or decision of this petition.