Filed Date: Sept. 20, 2024
Closed Date: May 15, 2025
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[This summary is temporary, while we research the case.]
In this impounded (that is, sealed) case, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court held the state constitution’s free exercise of religion protection was violated by the Department of Children and Families when they vaccinated a child over the religious objections of her parents while the child was in temporary custody.
Summary Authors
Claire Pollard (6/15/2025)
State / Territory: Massachusetts
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Key Dates
Filing Date: Sept. 20, 2024
Closing Date: May 15, 2025
Case Ongoing: No
Plaintiffs
Plaintiff Description:
Parents of a child in temporary custody with the Department of Children and Families
Public Interest Lawyer: Unknown
Filed Pro Se: Unknown
Class Action Sought: Unknown
Class Action Outcome: Unknown
Defendants
Case Details
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Outcome
Prevailing Party: Plaintiff
Nature of Relief:
Source of Relief:
Issues
General/Misc.:
Parents (visitation, involvement)
Discrimination Basis:
Medical/Mental Health Care: