Engel v Vitale and Comparison Cases AP Gov

Van Orden v. Perry (2005)

A Ten Commandments monument on the grounds of a state capitol building does not violate the First Amendment's establishment clause because "simply having religious content or promoting a message consistent with a religious doctrine does not run afoul of the establishment clause."

Santa Fe Board v. Doe (2000)

A school policy permitting student-led, student-initiated prayer at high school football games violated the Established Clause

Zelman v. Simmons-Harris (2002)

Public money can be used to send disadvantaged children to religious schools in tuition voucher programs.

Good News Club v. Milford Central School (2001)

Religious clubs were allowed to meet in public schools after class hours as other clubs were permitted to do. Allowing religious clubs to meet did not violate the Establishment Clause.

Engel v. Vitale (1962)

Struck down state-sponsored prayer in public schools. Ruled that the Regents' prayer was an unconstitutional violation of the Establishment Clause.

Greece v. Galloway (2014)

The court decided that the Town of Greece, New York may permit volunteer chaplains to open each legislative session with a prayer.