Ninth Circuit· 7/23/2015

Stormans Inc v. John Wiesman

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794 F.3d 1064
2015 WL 4478084

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finding that the challenged “rules do not afford unfettered discretion that could lead to religious discrimination because the provisions are tied to particularized, objective criteria”
stating that when a law is neutral and generally applicable it is reviewed for a rational basis
describing how Lukumi requires analyzing “prohibitions on substantial, comparable secular conduct that would similarly threaten the government’s interest” (emphasis added)
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Judges: Graber, Clifton, Murguia

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