From: Steven Durrett 

Bill -

<< The changes that have occurred have been brought about because of
Supreme Court rulings beginning in 1948. >>

Why 1948? I'd say 1925, Gitlow v. NY, a freedom of speech case, in which
the due process clause of the 14th Amendment was for the first time (I
believe) held to incorporate some portions of the Bill of Rights. And West
Virginia v. Barnette (1943) was a mixed free speech / free exercise case,
arising because Seventh Adventists refused to say the Pledge of Allegiance
in school for religious reasons.

Steve Durrett (retired lawyer, not licensed in any jurisdiction; despite
any references to specific matters of general interest, this message is
merely a discussion of legal theory and principles and should not be used
as legal advice or as the basis for making a decision in connection with
any particular matter)

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