Contraception Mandate Case

 

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Contraception Mandate Case

June 27, 2014

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The reach of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act and the Affordable Care Act will both be tested by the Supreme Court’s decision in the case brought by craft store chain Hobby Lobby. The decision is expected Monday, June 30, and many say it’s the most important religion case in years. Hobby Lobby is owned by a devout Christian family. Its president, Steven Green, has said the mandate that corporations provide insurance for contraceptives such as the morning after pill is like requiring the family to “be part of taking life.” The justices have heard the arguments and now must determine whether there is a reasonable balance that can be struck between religious employers and the new health care law.