The People of the State of New York, Respondent v. Sam Friedman, Appellant; the People of the State of New York…

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals affirmed the Appellate Division, holding that section 2147 of the Penal Law does not incorporate the exemption language of section 2144, does not violate the Free Exercise Clause, and does not violate the Equal Protection Clause. The Court emphasized deference to legislative judgment and rejected the appellant's constitutional challenges.