Legal Standing Under the First Amendment's Establishment Clause

Brougher, Cynthia

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Constitutional amendments -- U.S. -- 1;    Constitution;    Religion;    Religious liberty;    Civil liberties;   

RP-ID  :  R40825
RP-ID  :  R40825_2009Sep15

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report analyzes the constitutional issues associated with standing, specifically related to cases arising under the Establishment Clause. It provides a background on the doctrine of standing, including the U.S. Supreme Court's interpretation of various types of standing, including standing to sue as a citizen, as a taxpayer, and on behalf of another party.