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42 USC 2000bb-1

NB: This unofficial compilation of the U.S. Code is current as of Jan. 2, 2006 (see http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/uscprint.html).

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TITLE 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE

CHAPTER 21B - RELIGIOUS FREEDOM RESTORATION

§ 2000bb–1. Free exercise of religion protected

(a) In general

Government shall not substantially burden a person’s exercise of religion even if the burden results

from a rule of general applicability, except as provided in subsection (b) of this section.

(b) Exception

Government may substantially burden a person’s exercise of religion only if it demonstrates that

application of the burden to the person—

(1) is in furtherance of a compelling governmental interest; and

(2) is the least restrictive means of furthering that compelling governmental interest.

(c) Judicial relief

A person whose religious exercise has been burdened in violation of this section may assert that

violation as a claim or defense in a judicial proceeding and obtain appropriate relief against a

government. Standing to assert a claim or defense under this section shall be governed by the general

rules of standing under article III of the Constitution..