In Engel v. Vitale, why did the courts rule that prayer in schools was unconstitutional?

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5 November, 16:44

In Engel v. Vitale, why did the courts rule that prayer in schools was unconstitutional?

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Kane Chavez · Answer 1

Engel v. Vitale, 370 U. S. 421 (1962), was a landmark United States Supreme Court case that ruled it is unconstitutional for state officials to compose an official school prayer and encourage its recitation in public schools.