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Tanzin v Tanvir

592 US 43 (2020)
JurisdictionUnited States
CourtUS Supreme Court
Year2020
StatusBinding authority

Summary

RFRA's 'appropriate relief' includes money damages against federal officials in their individual capacity for violations of religious freedom.

Key Principle

The Religious Freedom Restoration Act authorises suits for money damages against federal officials in their individual capacity; 'appropriate relief' in RFRA includes compensatory damages.

Area of Law

human-rights

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