42 U.S.C. § §2000bb–1. Free exercise of religion pro — §2000bb–1. Free exercise of religion protected

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§2000bb–1. Free exercise of religion protected

42 U.S.C. § §2000bb–1. Free exercise of religion pro

Chapter21B — RELIGIOUS FREEDOM RESTORATION

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42 U.S.C. § §2000bb–1. Free exercise of religion pro.

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(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).

(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

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(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).
(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.

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(Pub. L. 103–141, §3, Nov. 16, 1993, 107 Stat. 1488.)

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