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 court ruled that the law against use of peyote applied to all, religions groups and nonreligious groups alike.

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

Such open accusations and the bringing of white men into a strictly Indian matter created a great deal of antagonism toward the shamans among the Washo, whether or not they were committed to peyote.

From Washo Religion by Downs, James F.