New York’s Department of Financial Services (DFS) previously Mandated Abortion Coverage with Religious Exemptions. Faith Groups like the "Sisterhood of Saint Mary", Reported that they have since faced Challenges due to their Beliefs. The U.S. Supreme Court Sided with the Catholic Group, Ordering New York Courts to Reconsider the Mandate.
The Supreme Court Order read, “The petition for a writ of certiorari is granted. The judgment is vacated, and the case is remanded to the Court of Appeals of New York for further consideration.”
The Sisterhood of Saint Mary and others Sued in Diocese of Albany v. Harris to Defend their Rights, but New York Courts Dismissed the Case. "Becket Law" Appealed to the Supreme Court, which Overturned the Dismissals. Becket Law had cited Fulton v. City of Philadelphia, Criticizing New York for Ignoring previous Rulings.
Eric Baxter, Vice President and Senior Counsel at Becket, stated, “New York wants to browbeat nuns into paying for abortions for the great crime of serving all those in need.” Baxter added, “For the second time in four years, the Supreme Court has made clear that bully tactics like these have no place in our nation or our law.” He stated, “We are confident that these religious groups will finally be able to care for the most vulnerable consistent with their beliefs.”
"Becket Fund for Religious Liberty" Senior Counsel Lori Windham said, “Today is a win for nuns in New York who are challenging having to pay for abortions.” The Supreme Court Order read, “The petition for a writ of certiorari is granted. The judgment is vacated, and the case is remanded to the Court of Appeals of New York for further consideration.”
The Sisterhood of Saint Mary and others Sued in Diocese of Albany v. Harris to Defend their Rights, but New York Courts Dsmissed the Case. Becket Law Appealed to the Supreme Court, which Overturned the Dismissals. Becket Law cited Fulton v. City of Philadelphia, Criticizing New York for Ignoring Previous Rulings.
Eric Baxter, Vice President and Senior Counsel at Becket, stated: “New York wants to browbeat nuns into paying for abortions for the great crime of serving all those in need.”
Baxter added, “For the second time in four years, the Supreme Court has made clear that bully tactics like these have no place in our nation or our law.” He stated, “We are confident that these religious groups will finally be able to care for the most vulnerable consistent with their beliefs.”
Becket Fund for Religious Liberty Senior Counsel Lori Windham said, “Today is a win for nuns in New York who are challenging having to pay for abortions.”
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