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Jun 27, 2002
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Simmons-Harris v. Goff, Simmons-Harris v. Zelman 536 U.S. 639 (2002)

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Mar 23, 2001
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ACLU of Ohio v. Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board

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Mar 18, 1999
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Coles v. Cleveland Board of Education 171 F.3d 369 (6th Cir. 1999)

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Dec 16, 1998
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ACLU of Ohio v. City of Stow 29 F.Supp. 845 (1998)

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May 18, 1994
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Hawley v. City of Cleveland 24 F.3d 814 (1994)

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Mar 26, 1979
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Ohio Civil Rights Commission v. Dayton Christian Schools 477 U.S. 619 (1986)

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Jun 27, 2002
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Jun 27, 2002
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Simmons-Harris v. Goff, Simmons-Harris v. Zelman 536 U.S. 639 (2002)

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Mar 23, 2001
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Mar 23, 2001
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ACLU of Ohio v. Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board

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Mar 18, 1999
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Mar 18, 1999
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Coles v. Cleveland Board of Education 171 F.3d 369 (6th Cir. 1999)

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Dec 16, 1998
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Dec 16, 1998
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ACLU of Ohio v. City of Stow 29 F.Supp. 845 (1998)

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May 18, 1994
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May 18, 1994
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Hawley v. City of Cleveland 24 F.3d 814 (1994)

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Mar 26, 1979
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Mar 26, 1979
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Ohio Civil Rights Commission v. Dayton Christian Schools 477 U.S. 619 (1986)

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