The Sleeper Case: Carson v. Makin

Liz, Rebecca, Alison and Monica discuss the “sleeper case” of the Supreme Court term which could upend prohibitions on government funding to religious schools. The lawyers break down the arguments from the case out of Maine, Carson v. Makin, and discuss ramifications and potential outcomes.

Background

• Oral Arguments

• SCOTUS Blog

• The Atlantic - “The Sleeper SCOTUS Case That Threatens the Separation of Church and State”

• Slate - “The Supreme Court’s New Religious Liberty Case Could Destroy Public Education”

Relevant Cases

• Trinity Lutheran v. Comer (2017)

• Espinoza v. Montana Dept. of Revenue (2020)

• Zelman v. Simmons-Harris (2002)

• Locke v. Davey (2004)

• Widmar v. Vincent (1981)