Utah Highway Patrol Association v. American Atheists, Inc. Lance Davenport v. American Atheists, I — Thomas, J…

Summary

Justice Thomas dissents from the denial of certiorari, arguing that the Court should provide clarity to its fractured Establishment Clause jurisprudence. He contends the lower courts' application of the Lemon and endorsement tests is inconsistent and unpredictable. Thomas urges granting certiorari to resolve which standard governs religious displays on public property.