American Government / Unit 3 Gov 148 short lesson, about 20 seconds
City of Boerne v. Flores (1997)
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The idea
In City of Boerne v. Flores (1997) the Court held Congress could not impose that statutory standard on the states.
In practice
The federal act still binds federal action, and many states enacted their own versions.
Where people slip
Ask which government is acting before asking which standard applies — the answer differs by level.
Your place on the trail
Every lesson rests on earlier ones and opens later ones. Tap any to jump.
Builds on
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