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The Good News Club v. Milford Central School, No. 99-2036 (argued Feb. 28)

The question in this First Amendment case is, Can a public school that permits clubs—such as the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and 4-H club—to use its facilities after hours to “promote the morals of children” then forbid clubs that seek to promote the morals of children through religious instruction?

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals voted 2-1 to uphold a school district’s decision to bar a Christian youth group from using its facilities, even though it granted access to other groups such as the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and 4-H club.

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