Snyder v Phelps Case Brief Summary Law Case Explained

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Get more case briefs explained with Quimbee. Quimbee has over 16,300 case briefs (and counting) keyed to 223 casebooks ► https://www.quimbee.com/case-briefs-o... • Snyder v. Phelps | 562 U.S. 443 (2011) • At a funeral for a fallen soldier, a group of churchgoers gathered nearby to sing hymns and recite bible verses. These worshipers, however, were not there to mourn or pay their respects. They were there in protest. • Members of the Westboro Baptist Church organized a picket to protest the funeral of a marine killed in the line of duty in Iraq. The protestors believed that God kills American soldiers to punish the United States for permitting homosexuals to serve in the military, among other actions. In addition to singing and reciting hymns, the protesters displayed signs that included slogans like, “Thank God for Dead Soldiers,” “God Hates the USA,” and “Thank God for IEDs.” The church obtained permits for the protest and staged it on public land near the funeral. • The father of the slain soldier, Albert Snyder, filed suit in federal district court against Westboro Baptist Church alleging five state tort claims, including intentional infliction of emotional distress. The court ruled in favor of Snyder. Westboro appealed on the grounds that the First Amendment protected the church’s speech. The Court of Appeals agreed with Westboro and reversed. The Supreme Court granted cert. • Want more details on this case? Get the rule of law, issues, holding and reasonings, and more case facts here: https://www.quimbee.com/cases/snyder-... • The Quimbee App features over 16,300 case briefs keyed to 223 casebooks. Try it free for 7 days! ► https://www.quimbee.com/case-briefs-o... • Have Questions about this Case? Submit your questions and get answers from a real attorney here: https://www.quimbee.com/cases/snyder-... • Did we just become best friends? Stay connected to Quimbee here: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel ► https://www.youtube.com/subscription_... • Quimbee Case Brief App ► https://www.quimbee.com/case-briefs-o... • Facebook ► / quimbeedotcom • Twitter ► / quimbeedotcom • #casebriefs #lawcases #casesummaries

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