Supreme Court of the United States
Elk Grove Unified School District v. Newdow — Rehnquist, J., Concurring
June 14, 2004542 U.S. 1
Summary
Chief Justice Rehnquist concurred in the judgment, dissenting from the Court's novel prudential standing principle which barred Newdow from suing due to his family law rights. On the merits, he concluded the Pledge policy does not violate the Establishment Clause because the phrase "under God" is a patriotic, historical reference rather than a religious exercise. Justice O'Connor and Justice Thomas concurred separately in the judgment.