Grand v. City of University Heights
Grand v. City of University Heights is a religious liberty case before the Supreme Court asking whether an Orthodox Jewish man can challenge city threats that stopped him from hosting a prayer group in his home, or whether he must first complete the city’s zoning permit process before going to court.
Case Status
Granted – pending oral arguments
Oral Arguments Date: December 9, 2026
ERLC Brief
Amicus brief joined by the ERLC
Merits brief
What is the case?
Daniel Grand is an Orthodox Jewish man who sought to host a prayer group, or “minyan,” (a gathering of at least 10 adult males…
The skinny
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