Prayer in public schools that is initiated and led by students violates the Establishment Clause. Decided June 19, 2000 (argued March 29, 2000). Opinion of the Court: John Paul Stevens → go there Dissenting: Rehnquist. Applied: the First Amendment → go there Topic: Freedom of religion. Santa Fe Independent School Dist. v. Doe, 530 U.S. 290 (2000), was a case heard before the United States Supreme Court. It ruled that a policy permitting student-led, student-initiated school prayer at high school football games violates the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment. Oral arguments were heard March 29, 2000. The court announced its decision on June 19, holding the policy unconstitutional in a 6–3 decision. Wiki link