Question Presented (AI Summary)
When applying strict scrutiny under RLUIPA, can lower courts rely upon an admission that an interest is compelling generally, or must they require the government to demonstrate that the interest is compelling as applied to the particular claimant, as this Court has previously held?
Question Presented (OCR Extract)
QUESTIONS PRESENTED (1) When applying strict scrutiny under RLUIPA, can lower courts rely upon an admission that an interest is compelling generally, or must they require the government to demonstrate that the interest is compelling as applied to the particular claimant, as this Court has previously held? (2) When applying strict scrutiny under RLUIPA, is evidence that twenty other jurisdictions permit a particular less restrictive alternative sufficient to defeat a government’s claim that it used the least restrictive alternative? i
2021-07-02
Motion to proceed in forma pauperis and petition for a writ of certiorari GRANTED. Judgment VACATED and case REMANDED for further consideration in light of <i>Fulton</i> v. <i>Philadelphia</i>, 593 U. S. ___ (2021). Justice Alito, concurring in the judgment. (Detached <a href = 'https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/20pdf/20-7028_o758.pdf'>Opinion</a>) Justice Gorsuch, concurring in the decision to grant, vacate, and remand. (Detached <a href = 'https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/20pdf/20-7028_o758.pdf#page=2'>Opinion</a>)
2021-07-01
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2021-06-21
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2021-06-14
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2021-06-07
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2021-06-01
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2021-05-24
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2021-05-17
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2021-04-28
Reply of petitioner Amos Mast, et al. filed.
2021-04-28
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2021-04-14
Brief of respondent Minnesota Pollution Control Agency in opposition filed.
2021-03-15
Response Requested. (Due April 14, 2021)
2021-03-11
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 3/26/2021.
2021-03-05
Brief amici curiae of Jewish Coalition for Religious Liberty and National Committee for Amish Religious Freedom filed.
2021-03-01
Waiver of right of respondent Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to respond filed.
2021-02-22
Blanket Consent filed by Petitioner, Amos Mast, et al.
2021-01-20
Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due March 5, 2021)