· 5/21/2026

State of Tennessee v. Randall C. Johnson

Syllabus

I join in Justice Kirby's separate opinion. I briefly write separately to emphasize my specific concern with the majority's unnecessary adoption of the compelling interest standard in this case.

Judges: Chief Justice Jeffrey S. Bivins

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