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Supreme Court Cases for AP® Government and Politics - Wisconsin v. Yoder
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How did the Supreme Court's decision in Wisconsin v. Yoder balance the state's interest in compulsory education with the religious freedoms of the Amish community in America?


In the early 1970s, a critical Supreme Court case addressed the balance between state educational mandates and religious freedoms. Explore the case of Wisconsin v. Yoder, where three Amish families challenged the state\'s compulsory school attendance law, arguing that it infringed their religious beliefs and way of life. Witness how the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Amish parents, emphasizing the importance of religious freedom and parental rights in educational decisions. Chief Justice Warren E. Burger's opinion underscored the need to respect religious practices and the limits of state power in regulating education. Uncover the enduring effect of Wisconsin v. Yoder on protecting religious liberty and its influence on future cases involving the balance between individual rights and governmental interests