Marsh v. Chambers

Marsh v. Chambers


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...

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