Supreme Court Protects Religious Freedom in Labor Law, Contraception Rulings

Supreme Court Protects Religious Freedom in Labor Law, Contraception Rulings
The Supreme Court is seen in Washington, early on June 15, 2020. J. Scott Applewhite/AP Photo
Matthew Vadum
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The Supreme Court ruled 7–2 that the First Amendment’s Establishment Clause exempts religious organizations from employment discrimination lawsuits and from a requirement to provide contraceptive coverage to their employees.

Both rulings are victories for the Trump administration.