42 U.S.C. § 2000bb-1 — Free exercise of religion protected

(a) In general Government shall not substantially burden a person’s exercise of religion even if the burden results from a rule of general applicability, except as provided in subsection (b). (b) Exception Government may substantially burden a person’s exercise of religion only if it demonstrates that application of the burden to the person— (1) is in furtherance of a compelling governmental interest; and (2) is the least restrictive means of furthering that compelling governmental interest. (c) Judicial relief A person whose religious exercise has been burdened in violation of this section may assert that violation as a claim or defense in a judicial proceeding and obtain appropriate relief against a government . Standing to assert a claim or defense under this section shall be governed by the general rules of standing under article III of the Constitution. ( Pub. L. 103–141, § 3 , Nov. 16, 1993 , 107 Stat. 1488 .) CFR Title Parts 42 54

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