The Trump administration is suing the state of Washington over a law meant to curb child abuse. Earlier this year, the state passed a law requiring clergy members of various faiths to report suspicions of child abuse.

The Trump administration has joined litigation against Washington state over a recently passed law that requires Catholic priests to report abuse confessions made in the confessional

It is disappointing, but not surprising, to see the DOJ seek to shield and protect child abusers,” Gov. Bob Ferguson said in a statement.