Jones V. City of Opelika (1943) - Effects of The Decision

Effects of The Decision

This decision forced religious groups to meet the same requirements as non-religious groups engaged in a similar activity. The fact that they were selling religious materials did not exempt them from statutes regulating commercial acts.

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