Valley Forge Christian College v. Americans United for Separation of Church and State, Inc.

Summary

The Court held that the respondents lacked Article III standing to challenge the transfer of surplus federal property to a religious college. They could not sue as taxpayers because the transfer was an executive action under the Property Clause rather than congressional taxing or spending, and they alleged no concrete injury beyond disagreement with the Government's conduct. The Court therefore reversed the Court of Appeals without reaching the Establishment Clause merits.