Can Your Religion Get You Out of School? Wisconsin v. Yoder

In 1968, three Amish students stopped attending school in Wisconsin, leading to a legal battle over compulsory education laws. The parents argued that their religious beliefs exempted them from these laws. The case escalated to the U.S. Supreme Court, which ruled in favor of the Amish, citing the First Amendment's Free Exercise Clause. This decision highlighted the balance between religious freedom and state education requirements, emphasizing that well-established religious practices could justify exemptions from compulsory education.

What were the reasons the Amish parents provided for not sending their children to public school?

What was the outcome of the case when it was brought to the Wisconsin Supreme Court?

How did the Wisconsin Supreme Court justify its decision in favor of the Amish families?

What was Justice William Douglas's position regarding the education of the children in this case?

What implications did the Wisconsin v. Yoder case have on the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment?