June 26, 2017
In dissent, Justice Sonya Sotomayor (left) said the ruling weakens the nation's longstanding commitment to separation of church and state. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (center) also dissented. Justice Elana Kagan (right) voted with the majority opinion. Photo courtesy U.S. Supreme Court
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Supreme Court Rules for Missouri Church in Playground Case
The Supreme Court ruled Monday that churches have the same right as other charitable groups to seek state money for new playground surfaces and other non-religious needs.
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