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Supreme Court Ducks Religious Claims Against Obamacare Birth Control Benefit

The U.S. Supreme Court backed out of a divisive clash involving religious groups that object to contraceptive coverage under Obamacare, issuing a compromise decision that said the two sides might be able to work out their differences. Releasing an unsigned, …

Religious Groups, Obama Administration Cool to Supreme Court Birth Control Proposal

The U.S. Supreme Court got a mixed reaction from the Obama administration and religious groups to its unusual proposal to resolve a clash over employee insurance coverage for contraceptives. In a court filing Tuesday, U.S. Solicitor General Donald Verrilli said …

Supreme Court to Review Religious Groups’ Claims Over Obamacare Birth Control Benefit

The U.S. Supreme Court scheduled a new showdown over Obamacare and religious rights, agreeing to hear contentions by faith-based groups that they shouldn’t have to facilitate what they consider to be immoral insurance coverage for contraceptives. The case, which centers …

Supreme Court Reopens Notre Dame Bid to Bypass Birth Control Coverage

The U.S. Supreme Court told a lower court to reconsider whether the University of Notre Dame must comply with Obama administration regulations for the Affordable Care Act that aim to ensure contraceptive coverage for employees and students. The order gives …

Supreme Court Declines Catholic Groups’ Bypass on Contraceptives Benefit

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to expand its review of President Barack Obama’s push to guarantee insurance coverage for contraceptives, rejecting appeals from Catholic groups, including the archdiocese of Washington. The justices today left intact rulings by two federal trial …

Supreme Court Grants Nuns Compromise on Obamacare Birth Control Benefit

The U.S. Supreme Court said an order of Catholic nuns, for now, doesn’t have to fill out an Obama administration form that the religious group says might lead to contraceptive coverage for its employees. The justices on Friday said the …