District of Columbia· 9/14/2005

Newdow v. Bush

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391 F. Supp. 2d 95
2005 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 19909
2005 WL 2234110

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finding that the plaintiff’s “newly alleged injuries” did not cure his defect in standing, and that the issue was precluded from review based on a previous ruling
holding constitutional claims with respect to inauguration moot because inauguration had been held
construing Johnson, Franklin, and Swan as sending “clear message that an injunction [or declaratory judgment] should not be issued against the President for official acts”
“[T]he Supreme Court has sent a clear message that an injunction should not be issued against the President for official acts.”
“[T]his Court cannot now rule on the constitutionality of prayers yet unspoken at future inaugurations of Presidents who will make their own assessments and choices with respect to the inclusion of prayer.”
“In the religious-display cases, a personal connection [sufficient for standing] exists if a plaintiff is a member of the community in which the challenged religious exhibit is displayed, or if the plaintiff frequently visited the site of the display.”

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Judges: Bates

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