peyote
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Smith, the Supreme Court upheld the firing of two Native American employees who had been denied unemployment benefits after using peyote, a sacrament in their religious ceremonies.
From Slate • Mar. 12, 2024
The 1990 case ruled against a Native American group that wanted to use peyote in its services.
From Washington Post • Sep. 7, 2022
You yourself wrestle with the decision to enter indigenous spaces and ultimately draw the line at the use of peyote.
From Salon • Jul. 31, 2022
Smith, which was on the surface about the sacramental use of peyote, but ultimately had to do with whether religious beliefs and ceremonies can trump state law.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2022
Curative peyote meetings are often conducted by a special chief, reputed to have very potent curing powers, who does not conduct the regular peyote meeting.
From Washo Religion by Downs, James F.
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