School Prayer: Lee v. Weisman
In the case Lee v. Weisman, the defendant, Daniel Weisman, argued that the use of a religious benediction in the graduation ceremony of his … read more
In the case Lee v. Weisman, the defendant, Daniel Weisman, argued that the use of a religious benediction in the graduation ceremony of his daughter was a violation of the First Amendment, which prohibits the establishment of an official religion. A lower court ruled in favor of Mr. Weisman and Mr. Lee, who was the principal of the school where the ceremony took place, appealed it to the Supreme Court. Mr. Weisman and his daughter Deborah talked about the reasons why they filed the case. They also talked about how the case has affected their lives at home and in the community. close
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