Case #1: lynch v. donnelly
the facts:
given your understanding of the establishment clause,
what argument could the group have made?
the city of pawtucket, rhode island, displayed a crèche
(nativity scene) every year as part of its christmas
decorations.
the scene was accompanied by a sign that read,
"season's greetings."
a group sued the city, arguing that the crèche was a
religious symbol of christmas.
its members argued that the crèche violated the
establishment clause of the first amendment.
o the city government was endorsing a religion.
the display respected the beliefs of other religions.
o the city government had the right to free exercise
of religion
o the display did not stop people from observing
other religious practices