Engel v. Vitale

In 1951, New York's state board of education introduced a nondenominational prayer for students, which was challenged by families in court for violating the First Amendment. Despite initial losses in state courts, the case reached the Supreme Court, which ruled the prayer unconstitutional, reinforcing the separation of church and state. The decision remains controversial, highlighting the ongoing debate over religious activities in public schools.

What was the Supreme Court's ruling regarding the prayer in public schools?

What impact did the Engel v. Vitale decision have on the relationship between church and state in the United States?