Chief Justice Burger delivered the opinion of the Court. The question presented is whether the Nebraska Legislature’s practice of opening each legislative day with a prayer by a chaplain paid by the State violates the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment. I — I The Nebraska Legislature begins each of its sessions with a prayer offered by a chaplain who is chosen biennially by…
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