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Supreme Court Set to Rule on Key Religious Cases

5/2/2025

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The Supreme Court is poised to make a pivotal decision on three major religion cases, including one involving a Catholic charter school in Oklahoma. With a striking record of siding with religious-freedom claims—winning 15 out of 16 First Amendment cases since 2012—the Roberts court shows a strong inclination to support religious groups, favoring them over 83% of the time.

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Story summary

The Supreme Court is poised to make a pivotal decision on three major religion cases, including one involving a Catholic charter school in Oklahoma. With a striking record of siding with religious-freedom claims—winning 15 out of 16 First Amendment cases since 2012—the Roberts court shows a strong inclination to support religious groups, favoring them over 83% of the time.