Vincent La Rocca v. Morgan Lane, as Judge of the Criminal Court of the City of New York

Summary

The Court affirmed the Appellate Division's dismissal of the prohibition proceeding, holding that the trial judge's order directing the priest‑attorney to remove his clerical garb was a permissible regulation to preserve a fair trial and did not exceed the court's authority, even though it incidentally burdened the attorney's free exercise of religion. Justice Gabrielli dissented, arguing that the decision should be reversed.