Washington Defends Religious Hiring Law Before Full Ninth Circuit

Washington defends religious hiring law before full Ninth Circuit

It's not the first time the Ninth Circuit has taken on the Union Gospel Mission of Yakima's claims that a state antidiscrimination law prevented it from hiring only those who believed in its mission.

Government Shouldn’t Be Forcing Christian Ministries to Hire Non-Christians

The Yakima Union Gospel Mission case tests whether religious charities can require employees to share their faith. The dispute raises broader First Amendment questions about religious autonomy, faith-based hiring, government interference, and the proper meaning of separation between church and state.