Sherbert V. Verner: an Analysis of Religious Freedom
Words: 572 1317Introduction The Supreme Court case, Sherbert v. Verner, from 1963, is super important when it comes to understanding the First Amendment's Free Exercise Clause. This case is about Adell Sherbert, a Seventh-day Adventist, who got denied unemployment benefits by South Carolina because she wouldn’t work on her Sabbath. This denial brought up big questions about how much the government should accommodate religious practices and where the line is for state interference in religious exercise. This essay will dive into the […]