This decision offers Catholics—and indeed all Americans—a welcome opportunity to step away from the trenches of the culture war.
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U.S. bishops applaud Supreme Court’s decision in favor of Christian baker
The chairman of the bishops’ conference said the decision “confirms that people of faith should not suffer discrimination on account of their deeply held religious beliefs.”
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Supreme Court sides with Trump admin. in undocumented teen’s abortion case
The case became moot after the teen obtained an abortion.
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Supreme Court sides with baker who wouldn’t make cake for a same-sex couple
But the court is not deciding the big issue in the case, whether a business can refuse to serve gay and lesbian people.
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Citing ‘capricious’ decision, judge says DACA applications can continue
DACA began in 2012 under executive order by then-President Barack Obama to give protection from deportation as well as a work permit and other documents to young adults who qualified.
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Supreme Court examines freedom of speech at crisis pregnancy centers
Justices seemed skeptical about a law that requires pro-life pregnancy centers to visibly display information about abortions.
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Union fees: where the U.S. bishops and the Becket Fund disagree
U.S. bishops are defending an Illinois law that permits government employees to join together in bargaining units and, by majority vote, designate a union to collectively represent them in contract negotiations and employment disputes.
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Inaction and opportunity on gun laws around the country
Gun control advocates focus on “A.B.C.” initiatives: “A” for assault weapon and ammunition bans; “B” for background check enhancement; and “C” for closing the gun show and private sale loopholes that permit buyers to avoid existing federal checks.
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Supreme Court to hear case on free speech, abortion and crisis pregnancy centers
It will be the first abortion-related case heard by the court with Neil Gorsuch on the bench.
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First Amendment may protect Trump tweets against N.F.L. protests
The president’s campaign to define—and enforce—patriotism poses constitutional questions for chief executives and football players alike.