This obscure law shielded an Episcopal School from a lawsuit and raises concerns about accountability

(OPINION) A Texas court ruling is sparking debates about an obscure First Amendment doctrine that exempts religious institutions from certain civil lawsuits to protect them from government interference in their internal matters. The ruling’s interpretation raises concerns about how lay people can hold these institutions accountable when abuses happen.

Opinion, North AmericaChelsea Langston BombinoJune 4, 2021Chelsea Langston Bombino, Episcopal, religious freedom, religious exemptions, First Amendment, Ecclesial Abstention DoctrineComment

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