Appeals court hears arguments in religous contraception case
The states say an expanded exemption would deny coverage to 120,000 women, while Little Sisters argues it protects religious freedom.
- On Tuesday, the Third Circuit heard arguments challenging religious exemptions that allow organizations like the Catholic ministry Little Sisters to opt out of Affordable Care Act contraception mandates sought by Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
- In 2016, the Supreme Court ruled the government could not mandate contraception coverage for religious ministries; the federal government then created a 2017 exemption rule protecting organizations like Little Sisters from coverage requirements.
- Representing Pennsylvania and New Jersey, lawyer Amy Thompson argued that 120,000 women would lose coverage if the court expands exemptions, noting corporations could exploit unclear religious conviction criteria.
- Mark Rienzi, lead attorney for Little Sisters, defended the exemptions, stating, "We're confident that the court will deliver yet another victory protecting the Little Sisters ministry to the most vulnerable."
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Appeals court hears arguments in religous contraception case
(The Center Square) – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit weighed arguments on Tuesday over mandating religious organizations who object to provide access to contraceptives through healthcare coverage.
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Little Sisters argue contraception mandate case before 3rd Circuit
Legal counsel for the Little Sisters of the Poor delivered oral arguments to a federal appellate court on July 7 as the Catholic religious society continued its 15-year legal battle over contraception mandates.The dispute goes back to a 2011 federal regulation imposed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which requires employers to include coverage of contraception in healthcare plans offered to employees, as part of rules …
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