Ramirez v. Collier on Religious Liberty in the Execution Chamber

Abstract

In an 8-1 decision authored by Chief Justice Roberts, the Supreme Court ruled that federal law entitles a death-sentenced inmate to have his spiritual advisor pray audibly and lay hands on him “during the execution.”.

Department(s)

Political Science and Philosophy

Document Type

Article

DOI

10.1007/978-3-031-18468-0_7

Publication Date

1-1-2022

Journal Title

Scotus 2022 Major Decisions and Developments of the US Supreme Court

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