Sacred Alien Church v. Altoona

Hi 9th period lawyers (and 5th period justices assigned to this case!)  Here you'll find everything you need to start your research on our case.  Make sure you record key details and precedents so that you get everything you need to make the best argument you can.

Facts of the Case - Sacred Alien Church v. Altoona

Text of the Law - prohibits the "unnecessary killing of an animal in a public or private ritual or ceremony not for the primary purpose of food consumption."

Text of the Constitution - 1st Amendment Free Exercise of Religion

Precedents -

• West Virginia v. Barnette (1942)
• Employment Division v. Smith (1987)
• Church of the Lukumi Babalu Aye v. Hialeah (1992) 

If there are words you don't know, I recommend using the online dictionary Ninjawords.com.

Go get 'em!