BOWEN, SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, et al. v. ROY et al.
Supreme Court Cases
476 U.S. 693 (1986)
Case Overview
Legal Principle at Issue
Whether the requirement that citizens must obtain a Social Security number for their daughter in order to qualify for benefits under the Aid to Families with Dependent Children and the Food Stamp program, when citizen contends that obtaining a Social Security number violates their religious beliefs, violates the Free Exercise Clause.
Action
Vacated and remanded. Petitioning party received a favorable disposition.
Advocated for Respondent
- Gary S. Gilden View all cases
Advocated for Petitioner
- Kenneth S. Geller View all cases