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Wisconsin v. Yoder

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AP US Government

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Wisconsin v. Yoder was a Supreme Court case in 1972 where Amish parents refused compulsory education for their children past eighth grade based on their religious beliefs. The court ruled in favor of the Yoders, stating that their First Amendment rights to freedom of religion were more important than the state's interest in educating its children.

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