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Supreme Court to Hear Case on Religious Exemption for Catholic Charities' Unemployment Tax

The U.S. Supreme Court will decide if Catholic Charities in Wisconsin qualifies for a religious exemption from the state's unemployment tax system.

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Updated: Dec 13th, 2024, 6:39 PM ET

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The Supreme Court will review a Wisconsin case determining if Catholic Charities qualifies for a religious exemption from employment taxes. A state court ruled the organization’s activities are not primarily religious. Advocates argue this violates First Amendment rights, while the state defends the ruling based on funding and services not being specifically religious. The case raises significant questions about the intersection of charity work and religious freedom, amid concerns of governmental interference with religious liberty. Arguments are likely to begin this spring, with a decision expected by summer.

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