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Yes. Engel v. Vitale was the first US Supreme Court case that addressed the constitutionality of prayer in the public schools, and determined the practice was a violation of the First Amendment Establishment Clause.
Case Citation:
Engel v. Vitale, 370 US 421 (1962)
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∙ 12y agoEngel v. Vitale, (1962) was the first of numerous cases challenging the constitutionality of prayer in public school as a violation of the First Amendment Establishment Clause. The decision in this case ruled organized prayer in public schools unconstitutional (private prayer is acceptable under the Free Exercise Clause).
Yes, Engel v. Vitale and cases like it have undoubtedly influenced US society, but it's difficult to pinpoint what changes have occurred as a result of removing organized prayer from the schools because there were many, many social changes during that era.
The most obvious direct consequence is that public (tax-supported) schools can no longer promote or teach religion, respecting the rights of those with different beliefs (including Atheism) or different secular practices than those conducted at school. This has caused a certain amount of hostility between groups who support removing prayer from public schools and those who want it to be included as part of the routine. This may have driven some members of society to adopt more extreme positions over time.
Some claim removing religion from the schools has resulted in everything from higher pregnancy rates to increased violence and other negative outcomes. None of these claims can be substantiated, however.
Case Citation:
Engel v. Vitale, 370 U.S. 421 (1962)
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What was the outcome of engel vs vitale case?
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The case of Engel v. Vitale said a state sponsored prayer was against the constitution?
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What precedent was set in the Supreme Court case Engel v. Vitale (1962)?
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How do you pronounce Vitale in the case Engel v Vitale?
Engel v. Vitale, 370 US 421 (1962)The proper Italian pronunciation of Vitale is vee-TAHL-ay; however, the name has also been Anglicized as vih-TAHL-ee. The second version is typically used when referring to this case.For more information, see Related Questions, below.
How long did the case Engel v Vitale take?
It took a little more than three years to move Engel v. Vitale through the court system. The case was first filed in a New York state court in 1959, and subsequently went through three rounds of appeals, culminating with the US Supreme Court's decision on June 25, 1962.Case Citation:Engel v. Vitale, 370 US 421 (1962)
What school district was involved in Engel v Vitale?
The school district involved in Engel v. Vitale, (1962) is usually identified in case documents as Union Free School District No. 9, but is more commonly known as Herricks School District. It is located in Hyde Park, western Nassau County, New York.Case Citation:Engel v. Vitale, 370 US 421 (1962)
Who were the parties to Engel v. Vitale?
Steven L. Engel was the nominal petitioner (comparable to a plaintiff) in Engel v. Vitale, but his name was used to represent a group of ten families in Hyde Park, New York, who objected on religious grounds to a state law mandating schools lead students in a brief prayer at the start of each day.The nominal respondent (comparable to a defendant) was William J. Vitale, in his capacity as President of the Board of Education of Union Free School District No. 9 (aka Herricks School District).Case Citation:Engel v. Vitale, 370 US 421 (1962)For more information, see Related Questions, below.
Who is Vitale in the US Supreme Court case Engel v. Vitale?
Engel v. Vitale, 370 US 421 (1962)William J. Vitale, the respondent in the US Supreme Court case Engel v. Vitale, was President of the Board of Education of Union Free School District No. 9 (aka Herricks School District).For more information, see Related Questions, below.
In what court did the Engel v. Vitale case begin?
Engel v. Vitale, 191 N.Y.S.2d 453 (Sup. Ct. 1959) began in the Supreme Court at Special Term in Nassau County, New York. A decision favoring the New Hyde Park, NY, school district was rendered October 5, 1959, by Judge Bernard S. Meyer. The court held the Reagents' Prayer was constitutional.Engle was subsequently appealed to the Supreme Court Appellate Division, Second Department which affirmed the lower court decision in Engel v. Vitale, 206 N.Y.S.2d 183 (1960); and upheld again by the New York Court of Appeals in Engel v. Vitale, 176 N.E.2d 579 (N.Y. 1961).In the New York justice system, the Supreme Court is the court of original jurisdiction (trial court) for matters of general jurisdiction. The State's high court is the New York Court of Appeals.Case Citation:Engel v. Vitale, 370 US 421 (1962)For more information, see Related Questions, below.
Which description applies to a landmark case?
In many countries a landmark case sets a legal precedent and is embodied into law
Which description applies to landmark case?
In many countries a landmark case sets a legal precedent and is embodied into law
Who was the plaintiff in the trial of Engel v Vitale?
The Petitioners (Engel), a group of ten parents of students in the Union Free School District No. 9, in Hyde Park, New York, prevailed over the New York Board of Regents. The parents objected to a state law permitting recitation of prayer in public school, based largely on the prayer being directed to "Almighty God," a practice contradictory to their religious beliefs.The US Supreme Court held that organized prayer in public school was a violation of the First Amendment Establishment Clause.Case Citation:Engel v. Vitale, 370 U.S. 421 (1962)For more information about Engel v. Vitale and prayer in public schools, see Related Questions, below.
