The Supreme Court’s final week of oral arguments for its 2019-20 term this week included two cases that involve an important religious freedom issue. In a 2012 decision, Hosanna-Tabor Lutheran Church and School v. EEOC, the Supreme Court said that federal employment discrimination laws do not apply to cases where churches or religious schools fire a “minister.” Those new cases provide an opportunity for the court to explain further what this “ministerial exception” means and how it applies.
Husch highlights- •In the context of vaccine mandates and religious exemption requests, religious employers and faith leaders continue to receive religious exemption.
The donation of basic sustenance items, for Dearborn Heights youth volunteers to assemble into Blessing Bags, for distribution to local homeless people through a community outreach program, are being sought.
Donations sought, by Jan. 15, include non-perishable, easy-to-eat food items, including tuna pouches, beef jerky strips, granola bars, single-serving size bags of chips and bottled water; basic hygiene items, including disposable razors, travel-size shampoo bottles and bar soap; and winter warmth items, including winter hats, socks, gloves and mittens.
Items may be dropped off from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Hosanna-Tabor Lutheran Church, 9600 Leverne, in Redford Township.
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