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Minersville School District v. Gobitis
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| Minersville School District v. Gobitis | |
| Court | Supreme Court of the United States |
|---|---|
| Citation | |
| Date decided | June 3, 1940 |
| Overturned by | |
| West Virginia v. Barnette | |
Facts
Walter Gobitis was a Jehovah's Witness with two school children in the 1930s.
Holding
A mandatory flag salute is constitutional.
Comments
West Virginia v. Barnette (1943) overturns Gobitis.
