Pierce v. Society of Sisters of the Holy Names

The Supreme Court ruled 9-0: the government does not own your children. Pierce v. Society of Sisters changed everything.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS VIDEO- Why Oregon's 1922 law required all kids in public school only- How the Supreme Court struck it down 9-0 in 1925- What "substantive due process" means for parental rights- Why private, religious & home schools have a right to exist- How Pierce shapes school choice and religious liberty today- The evolving legal battles still being fought in 2025In 1922, Oregon passed a law forcing every child aged 8–16 into public school, partly fueled by anti-Catholic sentiment. The Society of Sisters and Hill Military Academy sued, and the Supreme Court unanimously struck the law down. The ruling established that parents have a constitutional right to direct their children's education and that the state cannot monopolize schooling. Private and religious schools gained protected legal standing. Courts later built on Pierce to develop the constitutional right to privacy. States may still regulate schools reasonably, setting curriculum standards and certifying teachers, but they cannot abolish private education. Today, Pierce anchors debates over school choice, homeschooling, religious liberty, and parental notification rights.Learn more about Pierce v. Society of Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary by visiting:https://kidlaw.org/2026/03/26/pierce-v-society-of-sisters-of-the-holy-names-of-jesus-and-mary/Kidlaw Official Website - https://Kidlaw.orghttps://www.youtube.com/@KidlawACNJ