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McCarthy, Martha M. – Wests's Education Law Quarterly, 1993
Explores the background of the "Lee" case, in which the Supreme Court, by a 5-4 decision, declared that graduation prayers violated the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment. Cites implications of the Supreme Court for future Establishment Clause cases. (54 footnotes) (MLF)
Descriptors: Commencement Ceremonies, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Courts, Public Schools
Mawdsley, Ralph D.; Russo, Charles J. – Wests's Education Law Quarterly, 1993
Considers the legal implications of "Lee," a closely divided Supreme Court decision that ended the practice of graduation prayers. Summarizes the majority opinions of Justices Kennedy, Blackmun, and Souter and the dissenting opinion of Justice Scalia. Analyzes the potential impact of "Lee" on future cases involving religion and…
Descriptors: Commencement Ceremonies, Court Litigation, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Courts
Schimmel, David – Wests's Education Law Quarterly, 1993
Outlines the facts of the Supreme Court 5-4 decision in "Lee" that graduation prayers violated the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment. Summarizes opinions of Justices Kennedy, Scalia, Souter, and Blackmun. Discusses some of the legal, educational, and policy implications of the conflicting opinions. (33 footnotes) (MLF)
Descriptors: Commencement Ceremonies, Court Judges, Court Litigation, Elementary Secondary Education
