Legal Citation: 463 U.S. 783 (1983)
Petitioner
Frank Marsh, Nebraska State Treasurer, et al.
Respondent
Ernest Chambers
Petitioner's Claim
That prayer led by a publicly paid chaplain to open Nebraska legislature sessions should not be found in violation of the First Amendment's Establishment Clause due to its historical and secular role.
Chief Lawyer for Petitioner
Shanler D. Cronk
Chief Lawyer for Respondent
Herbert J. Friedman
Justices...
Source: Great American Court Cases, ©1999 Gale Cengage. All Rights Reserved. Full copyright.
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