Religious Freedom Restoration Act

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Religious Freedom Restoration Act: Facts & Related Content

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Facts

Also Known As	RFRA
Location	United States
Context	Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc.

Topics

First Amendment Constitution of the United States of America Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc.Congress of the United States City of Boerne v. Flores religion Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act USA PATRIOT Act No Child Left Behind Chinese Exclusion Act Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Americans with Disabilities Act Brady Law Defense of Marriage Act G.I. Bill

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