U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Church’s Freedom in Employment Case

In a unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the Establishment and Free  Exercise Clauses of the First Amendment bar suits brought on behalf of ministers against their churches, claiming termination in violation of employment discrimination laws.

To access the text of the Supreme Court’s decision, please visit:

Supreme Court of the United States: Hosanna-Tabor Evangelical Lutheran Church and School v. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission et al.

Media reports:

Catholic News Service: Supreme Court upholds church school's exception to laws against firing (11 JAN 12)

National Catholic Register: Supreme Court Unanimously Backs Hosanna Tabor Church, Decides in Favor of Religious Liberty (11 JAN 12)

CitizenLink: Churches Win Major Victory at Supreme Court (11 JAN 12)

The Anchoress: SCOTUS Unanimous For Religious Freedom (11 JAN 12)

Education Week: The School Law Blog: Supreme Court Backs Church in Teacher-Employment Case (11 JAN 12)