Bill96th CongressFiled Feb 21, 1979Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
S. 438
A bill to limit the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of the United States and of the district courts to enter any judgment, decree, or order, denying or restricting, as unconstitutional, voluntary prayer in any public school.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 21, 1979)
Removes the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of the United States and the Federal district courts over any case arising out of any State statute, ordinance, rule or regulation, which relates to voluntary prayers in public schools and public buildings.
What just happenedFeb 21, 1979
Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC](R-NC)Sponsor
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- Feb 21, 1979IntroReferral
Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
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Introduced in Senate