Supreme Court Rejects Tax Deductions for Nonpublic School Students
The Supreme Court ruled against New York's tax deduction for parents of nonpublic school students, saying it advances religion and discriminates against other taxpayers. The decision limits state aid programs tied to private and parochial education and upholds limits on government support that could blur church and state.
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Catholic Leaders Condemn High Court Ruling On School Aid
Catholic leaders condemned the high court decision striking down tax credits and tuition reimbursements for parents of nonpublic school students. They pledged to seek constitutional workarounds to support parochial education while urging continued parental choice amid mixed statewide reactions. ACLU supporters praised the ruling, while education officials in New Hampshire California and other states weighed potential impacts on tax credits and public funding for private schooling.
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Hippies Win Food Stamp Eligibility Ruling
The Supreme Court ruled that hippie communes qualify for food stamps, striking down a provision requiring all household members to be related. Justice Brennan stated Congress cannot discriminate against hippies and that the relatedness rule was unconstitutional.
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