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DOJ sues Washington state over law requiring clergy to report possible child abuse

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.

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DOJ sues WA over new ‘anti-Catholic’ law making clergy mandatory reporters of abuse

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

Newsweek on MSN · 2d

DOJ Sues Against Law That Saw Church Threaten To Excommunicate Priests

The Justice Department's lawsuit backed the Catholic leaders in a legal filing on Monday, arguing the law "unlawfully targets clergy and, specifically, Catholic priests" and "directly interferes with and substantially burdens this sacred rite" of confession.

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DOJ sues Washington state over 'anti-Catholic' legislation

DOJ said it is intervening in Etienne v. Ferguson, a lawsuit filed by Catholic bishops in Washington state who filed a ...

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Supreme Court’s final opinions of the term are coming Friday, Chief Justice Roberts says

The Supreme Court will issue the final opinions of its term on Friday. Chief Justice John Roberts made the courtroom ...

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ICE detention looms as judge urges DOJ and DHS to coordinate in Abrego Garcia case

Kilmar Abrego Garcia was released from jail but expected to be taken into ICE custody, as a judge urged DOJ and DHS to ...

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Latham Taps DOJ’s Andrew Forman as Washington Antitrust Partner

Andrew Forman joined Latham & Watkins as a partner in its antitrust and competition practice in Washington, the firm ...

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Whistleblower claims DOJ official suggested ignoring court orders on deportations

A former government lawyer alleges a top DOJ official suggested the department would need to consider telling the courts "f-- ...

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DOJ sues California county registrar over noncitizen voter records

The DOJ sued California county registrar for withholding noncitizen voter records, alleging violations of federal election transparency and voter list laws.

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