Today=s 3-prong test for establishment of religion by public agencies (secular purpose, secular effect, and no excessive entanglement) was developed in:

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The 3-prong test for establishment of religion by public agencies (secular purpose, secular effect, and no excessive entanglement) was developed in Lemon v. Kurtzman (1971). This case struck down Pennsylvania and Rhode Island state aid to church schools. Waltz v. Tax Commissioner (1970) upheld New York City's property tax immunity for churches. Sherbert v. Verner (1963) struck down state denial of unemployment to Seventh Day Adventist. Braunfeld v. Brown (1961) upheld local Sunday closing laws against challenge by Jewish shopkeeper.

Today=s 3-Prong Test for Establishment of Religion by Public Agencies