US EditionWhy Catholic nuns are suing over transgender care and religious freedom
- On Tuesday, the Dominican Sisters filed a lawsuit against Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, alleging the LGBTQ Long-Term Care Facility Residents' Bill of Rights violates their First Amendment rights.
- The law mandates nursing homes house patients based on gender identity and use preferred pronouns, which the Sisters argue compels them to "act against central, unchangeable and architectural teachings of the Catholic faith."
- Exemptions were granted to Christian Scientists but denied the Sisters, who argue consequences for noncompliance—including high fines and imprisonment—are "severe," per attorney Martin Nussbaum.
- While the New York State Department of Health declined to comment on pending litigation, spokesperson Cadence Acquaviva stated the Department remains "committed to following state law" regarding discrimination protections.
- Operating the Rosary Hill Home for more than 125 years, Mother Marie Edward, general superior of the Hawthorne Dominicans, stated, "We cannot implement New York's mandate without violating our Catholic faith.
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Catholic Nuns Sue New York Over LGBTQ Law, Arguing It Forces Them to Violate Religious Beliefs
Catholic nuns who have long cared for terminal cancer patients in New York have launched a federal legal challenge against a state law they say compels them to act against their convictions on sex and gender identity.
Catholic Nuns Sue New York Over Gender Policy Law
(New York, New York) – A group of Catholic nuns in New York has filed a lawsuit challenging a state law backed by Kathy Hochul that requires gender identity policies in healthcare settings. The plaintiffs argue the mandate conflicts with their religious beliefs and forces them to act against their faith in care decisions. State officials maintain the law is designed to ensure equal treatment and protections for all patients. The case is expected…
New York shows anti-Catholic bias with gender identity law that exempts Christian Scientists: suit
Empire State's LGBTQ Long-Term Care Facility Residents’ Bill of Rights doesn't apply to religious organizations that teach "reliance on spiritual means through prayer alone for healing," violating Establishment Clause, nuns say.
New York Seeks Jail Time For Nursing Home Nuns Over Gender Policy
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