Engel vs Vitale:
Details: A school in New York conducted a voluntary prayer at the start of each day.
Decision: 6 votes for Engel and 1 vote for Vitale. They voted for this because the school should not recite written prayers in public schools.
Lasting Effect: In this case, there was a violation in the Establishment Clause.
Important: This was the first major case in schools wanting to recite a prayer.
Decision: 6 votes for Engel and 1 vote for Vitale. They voted for this because the school should not recite written prayers in public schools.
Lasting Effect: In this case, there was a violation in the Establishment Clause.
Important: This was the first major case in schools wanting to recite a prayer.