SCOTUS Says Religious Groups’ Job Choices Are Theirs to Make
In a rare show of unity within our nation's top judicial body, the Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that the American government should steer clear of interfering in the employment practices and policies of religious organizations.
In a rare show of unity within our nation’s top judicial body, the Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that the American government should steer clear of interfering in the employment practices and policies of religious organizations. Take it away, Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. –KA
Rock Solid JournalismThe New York Times:
“The interest of society in the enforcement of employment discrimination statutes is undoubtedly important,” Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. wrote in a decision that was surprising in both its sweep and its unanimity. “But so, too, is the interest of religious groups in choosing who will preach their beliefs, teach their faith and carry out their mission.”
The decision gave only limited guidance about how courts should decide who counts as a minister, saying the court was “reluctant to adopt a rigid formula.” Two concurring opinions offered contrasting proposals.
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The editorial board criticized recent investigations into the Supreme Court as an attempt to "tarnish the court as political."
The move gives no indication as to what the Supreme Court ultimately will do in the high-stakes tussle over the president's tax returns.
Whatever the explanation for the Supreme Court’s direction, it’s bad news for the little guy.
We may not get a Supreme Court decision in the Hobby Lobby and Conestoga Wood cases that challenge the Affordable Care Act’s contraception mandate until the end of June, but it’s probably not too early to project the biggest winners in the cases: brothers Charles and David Koch.It’s probably not too early to project the biggest winners in the Hobby Lobby and Conestoga Wood cases: brothers Charles and David Koch.
Roberts' cousin is a lesbian who wishes to wed her partner. She currently can't, however, because of Proposition 8, the California ballot initiative that bars same-sex couples from marrying in the state. The Supreme Court is set to hear a challenge to Proposition 8 this week.
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