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The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on November 3 in the case of St. Mary Catholic Parish v. Roy, concerning the exclusion of Catholic preschools from Colorado's universal preschool program. The case was brought by St. Mary Catholic Parish, the Archdiocese of Denver, and Catholic parents who must pay out of pocket to send their children to Catholic preschool. The plaintiffs argue that the exclusion of Catholic preschools from the state's UPK program is unconstitutional and violates their free-exercise rights. Colorado argues that the refusal to admit children from same-sex families violates the state's anti-discrimination law. The outcome of the case could have significant implications for religious freedom and the interpretation of the First Amendment.
The case has garnered attention from both sides of the political spectrum, with President Donald Trump's administration supporting the Catholic institutions. The Supreme Court's decision could further narrow a landmark 1990 Supreme Court decision that found religious practices don't create exemptions from laws that otherwise apply broadly.
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