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The Church Amendment of 1973, passed by the Senate on a vote of 92–1, exempted private hospitals receiving federal funds under the Hill-Burton Act, Medicare and Medicaid from any requirement to provide abortions or sterilizations when they objected on “the basis of religious beliefs or moral convictions.” Nearly every state enacted ...
The Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993, Pub. L. No. 103-141, 107 Stat. 1488 (November 16, 1993), codified at 42 U.S.C. § 2000bb through 42 U.S.C. § 2000bb-4 (also known as RFRA), is a 1993 United States federal law that "ensures that interests in religious freedom are protected."
An 1827 Illinois law prohibited the sale of drugs that could induce abortions. [5] The law classed these medications as a "poison". [6] The 1827 law was the first in the nation to impose criminal penalties in connection with abortion before quickening. [7] Illinois passed a bill in 1867 that made abortion and attempted abortion a criminal offense.
As millions of Christians plan to sit out the election, church leaders face tough choices about how to inspire their congregations without violating the law. The Religious Vote Is Waning—And ...
It’s a unique advantage for supporters of Value Them Both, a proposed amendment that would remove the right to an abortion from the Kansas Constitution. And it’s totally legal.
(The Center Square) – After the new year, Illinois legislators are scheduled back to wrap up the 103rd General Assembly. The so-called “lame duck” session is also a time when some warn ...
Arthur E. Sutherland Jr. called it "the most influential single announcement of the American law of church and state". [10] Black's language was sweeping: The 'establishment of religion' clause of the First Amendment means at least this: Neither a state nor the Federal Government can set up a church.
Aside from financial donations, the Catholic Church has been urging Floridians to vote no on Amendment 4 for months, touting a campaign — which uses videos, social media posts, fact sheets ...