The Supreme Court unanimously ruled 9-0 in favor of Catholic Charities Bureau (CCB) against Wisconsin, affirming that the government cannot deny religious tax exemptions to faith-based nonprofits that provide public services, even if they don't proselytize or exclusively serve their own faith. The First Liberty Institute hailed this as a major victory for religious liberty, preventing government overreach into defining what it means to be religious.
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The Supreme Court unanimously ruled 9-0 in favor of Catholic Charities Bureau (CCB) against Wisconsin, affirming that the government cannot deny religious tax exemptions to faith-based nonprofits that provide public services, even if they don't proselytize or exclusively serve their own faith. The First Liberty Institute hailed this as a major victory for religious liberty, preventing government overreach into defining what it means to be religious.
Trending- 1 Thursday: Supreme Court issued 9-0 ruling in Catholic Charities Bureau Inc. v. Wisconsin Labor and Industry Review Commission.
- Affirmation of religious liberty rights for faith-based nonprofits
- Prevention of government overreach into religious definitions
- Emboldens religious charities to continue public service work
- Sets a precedent for similar cases nationwide
What: The U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous 9-0 ruling in *Catholic Charities Bureau Inc. v. Wisconsin Labor and Industry Review Commission*, striking down Wisconsin's attempt to deny a religious tax exemption to Catholic Charities Bureau (CCB). Wisconsin argued CCB was not 'religious enough' because it did not proselytize or serve only Catholics. The Court affirmed that the government cannot assess or rank the religious nature of charitable work, a decision celebrated by the First Liberty Institute as a major win for religious liberty.
When: Thursday (SCOTUS decision), 'nearly a century' (Supreme Court's consistent stance).
Where: United States, Wisconsin, Bryan (Ohio), Colorado, Arizona, Plano (Texas).
Why: Wisconsin attempted to define what constitutes a 'religious institution' for tax exemption purposes, which the Supreme Court found to be an unconstitutional government intrusion into religious freedom. The First Liberty Institute and other religious organizations sought to defend the principle that faith-based charities providing public services should receive the same benefits as churches.
How: The Supreme Court issued a 9-0 ruling, with Justice Sonia Sotomayor writing the opinion. The First Liberty Institute provided commentary and analysis on the decision.