42-U.S.C.-2000BB-1

§2000Bb-1 – §2000Bb-1. Free Exercise of Religion Protected

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Title 42 > Chapter 21B > Section 2000bb-1

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• Reference: Section 2000bb-1
• Legend: §2000Bb-1 – §2000Bb-1. Free Exercise of Religion Protected
• USCode Year: 2011

Provision Content

(a) In general

Government shall not substantially burden a persons exercise of religion even if the burden results from a rule of general applicability, except as provided in subsection (b) of this section.

(b) Exception

Government may substantially burden a persons exercise of religion only if it demonstrates that application of the burden to the person—

(1) is in furtherance of a compelling governmental interest; and

(2) is the least restrictive means of furthering that compelling governmental interest.

(c) Judicial relief

A person whose religious exercise has been burdened in violation of this section may assert that violation as a claim or defense in a judicial proceeding and obtain appropriate relief against a government. Standing to assert a claim or defense under this section shall be governed by the general rules of standing under article III of the Constitution.

(Pub. L. 103–141, §3, Nov. 16, 1993, 107 Stat. 1488.)

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