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... > social science subjects > law > legal specialisms > education law > higher education law > cases in higher education law: religion and freedom of speech > Bob Jones University v. United States

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Bob Jones University v. United States  

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  • The Supreme Court determined in Bob Jones University v. United States , 461 U.S. 574 (1983), that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) may deny tax-exempt status to institutions whose policies are “contrary to established public policy,” even if those policies are based on religious beliefs. In this case, consolidated with Goldsboro Christian Schools, Inc. [Source: Encyclopedia of the First Amendment; Bob Jones University v. United States]

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