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Our Lady of Guadalupe School v. Morrissey-Berru | St. James School v. Biel

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Summary

Two Catholic schools in California were sued after choosing not to renew the contracts of teachers, both of whom had many religious duties. The schools claim they have the constitutionally protected freedom to determine who can teach the faith at their institutions.

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U.S. Supreme Court

U.S. Supreme Court opinion: Our Lady of Guadalupe School v. Morrissey-Berru and St. James School v. Biel

7/8/2020

U.S. Supreme Court

Friend-of-the-court brief filed with the U.S. Supreme Court in support of petitioners: Our Lady of Guadalupe School v. Morrissey-Berru and St. James School v. Biel

2/1/2020

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John Bursch

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John Bursch is senior counsel and vice president of appellate advocacy with Alliance Defending Freedom.