Quiz #102 Unpacking the Tanzin v. Tanvir Supreme Court Decision

In what year did the Supreme Court issue its decision in Tanzin v. Tanvir and what was the issue that the Supreme Court decided in that case?  

 

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Answer: The Supreme Court issued its opinion in 2020.  Here’s how the Supreme Court described the issue it was facing:

 

The Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 (RFRA) prohibits the Federal Government from imposing substantial burdens on religious exercise, absent a compelling interest pursued through the least restrictive means. 107 Stat. 1488, 42 U.S.C. § 2000bb et seq. It also gives a person whose religious exercise has been unlawfully burdened the right to seek “appropriate relief.” The question here is whether “appropriate relief ” includes claims for money damages against Government officials in their individual capacities.

Tanzin v. Tanvir, 141 S. Ct. 486, 489, 208 L. Ed. 2d 295 (2020).

 

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Welcome to the Religion Law Podcast, your go-to platform for comprehending religious freedom and hot topics related to religious law. In this episode, our host Michael Fielding delves into a significant yet underreported Supreme Court decision, Tanzan v. Tanvir. This decision was executed in 2020, a period where global attention was predominantly focused on the COVID-19 pandemic.

The crux of the Tanzan v. Tanvir issue pertains to the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) of 1993, which prohibits the federal government from encumbering religious exercise without a compelling urge exercised via the least restrictive means. It also entitles an individual whose religious exercise has been unlawfully compromised to seek apt relief. However, the moot point brought forth by Tanzan v. Tanvir is the scope of "appropriate relief" under RFRA, examining the permit of individuals to sue government officials for financial damages in their personal capacity.

Join us as we unfold the implications of the Tanzan v. Tanvir decision and understand its potential consequences on religious freedom. Remember, our Religion Law quizzes are designed purely for educational enlightenment and should not be considered legal advice. If this episode has enlightened you in any way, please share it and don't forget to leave a review. Let's endorse the habit of being an advocate for good. We'll see you again for Quiz number 103. Stay enlightened. Music.