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Hein v. Freedom From Religion
No. 06-157 Title:

Jay F. Hein, Director, White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives, et al. v. Freedom From Religion Foundation, Inc., et al.

Subject:

Taxpayer Standing, Establishment Clause, Congressional Appropriations, Faith-Based and Community Initiatives, Executive Orders, First Amendment

Question:

• Whether taxpayers have standing under Article III of the Constitution to challenge on Establishment Clause grounds the actions of Executive Branch officials pursuant to an Executive Order, where the plaintiffs challenge no Act of Congress, the Executive Branch actions at issue are financed only indirectly through general appropriations, and no funds are disbursed to any entities or individuals outside the government.

Decisions:

• U.S. Court of Appeals - 7th Circuit Opinion Filed: January 13, 2006
• United States Supreme Court, Cert. Granted: December 1, 2006

Resources:

• Docket Sheet From the U.S. Supreme Court.
• Northwestern University - Medill School of Journalism: On the Docket

Briefs:

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Counsel of Record

For Petitioners:

Paul D. Clement
U.S. Solicitor General
Washington, DC

For Respondents Freedom From Religion
Foundation, Inc., et al.:

Richard L. Bolton
Boardman Suhr Curry & Field LLP
Madison, WI

 

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