406 U.S. 205 (1972)
Wisconsin v. Yoder is a landmark Supreme Court case that explores the tension between an individual's First Amendment rights to freely exercise religion and the state's interest in enforcing compulsory education laws.
Does Wisconsin's compulsory school attendance law infringe on the First Amendment rights under the Free Exercise Clause when applied to Amish parents who refuse to send their children to school past the eighth grade for religious reasons?
A state law that imposes a substantial burden on the free exercise of religion must be justified by a compelling state interest and be narrowly tailored to achieve that interest.
The Supreme Court held that Wisconsin's compulsory school attendance law violated the Amish families' rights under the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment, as their sincerely held religious beliefs and practices outweighed the state's interest in imposing compulsory education.
Wisconsin v. Yoder is significant for its emphasis on the protection of religious freedom against potentially infringing governmental policies. The decision underscores the principle that religious liberty is a paramount interest that must be carefully balanced against government regulations. It also set a precedent for the interpretation and application of the compelling interest test, helping define the boundaries and scope of religious freedom in the American legal landscape. By affirming that religious liberties can sometimes outweigh state interests, Yoder has influenced subsequent cases where religious groups have sought exemptions from general laws.