Town of Greece, New York, Petitioner v. Susan Galloway

Summary

The Supreme Court held that the Town of Greece’s practice of opening its meetings with a prayer does not violate the Establishment Clause, reversing the Second Circuit. The Court relied on the historical tradition of legislative prayer articulated in Marsh v. Chambers and found no coercion or endorsement of a particular religion. Justice Breyer’s dissent argued the practice was unconstitutional, while Justice Alito’s concurrence emphasized procedural oversights.