United States Supreme Court
American Legion v. American Humanist Assn., 17–1717
Held that a Maryland public monument in the shape of a 32-foot tall Latin cross did not violate the Establishment Clause. A humanist group and others argued that the memorial to soldiers who died in World War I must be removed because of the crucifix shape. The U.S. Supreme Court disagreed. Justice Alito announced the judgment of the Court; however, only certain portions of his opinion received support from a majority of the justices.
Appellate Information
- Decided
- Published 2019/06/20
Judges
- Alito
Court
- United States Supreme Court