1. Religion - Sherbert v. Verner
This was a case in which the Supreme court of the United States held that the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment required that government demonstrate a compelling government interest before denying unemployment compensation to someone who was fired because their job conflicted with their religion.
2. School System - Bethel School District v. Fraser
Mathew Fraser, a high school senior, was giving a speech to his classmates as he was running for class office. His speech included some sexual references and innuendos. His candidate was elected, but he suspended for 3 days, and removed from the list of those to speak at graduation. His parents were furious, saying his first amendment rights had been violated.
3. Minority - Boy Scouts of America v. Dale
In this case the Court ruled that the Boy Scouts' First Amendment rights of free expression and association would be violated by enforcement of New Jersey's state antidiscrimination law to prohibit them from dismissing a gay Scoutmaster.
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