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Engel v. Vitale: Banning Prayer in School | Joel Alicea

Engel v. Vitale: Banning Prayer in School | Joel Alicea

Update: 2025-09-01
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Does a simple classroom prayer violate the Constitution? That was the question before the Supreme Court in the 1962 case Engel v. Vitale. Joel Alicea, Associate Professor of Law at Catholic University, explains why this ruling dramatically reshaped the role of religion in public life—and why its impact is still felt today.


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Engel v. Vitale: Banning Prayer in School | Joel Alicea

Engel v. Vitale: Banning Prayer in School | Joel Alicea

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