Dickinson v. United States

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1953-11-30

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Mr. Justice Clark delivered the opinion of the Court. The principal and decisive issue before us is whether there was a basis in fact for denying Dickinson’s claim to a ministerial exemption under § 6 (g) of the Universal Military Training and Service Act, 62 Stat. 611 , 50 U. S. C. App. § 456 (g). 1 After the selective service authorities denied…

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