Document Type

Article

Publication Date

10-11-2010

Publication Title

Education and the Law

Disciplines

Education | Educational Administration and Supervision | Education Law

Abstract

In Elk Grove Unified School District v Newdow (Elk Grove)

the Supreme Court, in an 8–0 judgment, with three concurrences, upheld the words ‘under God’ in the Pledge of Allegiance. In light of the uproar caused by Elk Grove, this article is divided into three parts. After reviewing the history of the Pledge the second section examines the litigation involving the pledge, including Elk Grove in this regard. The article concludes with brief reflections on the meaning of Elk Grove.

Original Citation

Russo, C., & Mawdsley, R. (2004). The Supreme Court and the pledge of allegiance: a hollow victory. Education & The Law, 16(4), 261-267.

DOI

10.1080/0953996042000311062

Version

Postprint

Volume

16

Issue

4

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