Late Corp. of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints v. United States

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1890-05-19

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Mr. Justice Bradley, after stating the case, delivered the ■opinion of the court. The principal questions raised are, first, as to the power of Congress to repeal the charter of the Church of Jesus Christ of' Latter-Day Saints; and, secondly, as to the power of Congress and the courts to seize the property of said…

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