Twelve step programs for addiction ("X-Anonymous") have a storied place in American culture, although their efficacy is dubious (here's an entertaining guide to the criticisms).
A Northern California parole agent told a parolee that he must attend a religiously-based 12-step program and participate, although the former prisoner stated a preference for a non-religious program. With no choice, the parolee did attend the assigned meetings, but did not participate fully, and so the parole officer had him arrested and re-imprisoned. He then sued the state with a result that was clear from the start:
"This is a textbook test of religious freedom," said legal scholar and Princeton University Provost Christopher Eisgruber. "It couldn't be much plainer."
A US District Court Judge has ruled in favor of the plaintiff, so this appears to be a case involving the personal convictions of one parole officer. That officer, unfortunately, had that unfortunate combination of power and The Truth.
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