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Advocacy Blog
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Church-State Lawsuit Filed in North Dakota
The New York Times reports that the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) has filed a lawsuit on behalf of three state taxpayers against North Dakota to prohibit public financing of the Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch. The teen Home provides therapeutic and rehabilitative services for troubled youth rooted in Christian teachings, Bible readings, and religious services. This case is the most recent legal challenge to public financing of religious-based programs. The Supreme Court is expected to issue a decision this month in another case brought by FFRF regarding whether private citizens may challenge in court the activities of the White House Faith-Based and Community Initiative.
For more information on the case, visit the Roundtable on Religion and Social Welfare Policy.
Posted by Amanda Adams
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