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Congressman Jason Smith: Supreme Court Ruling Upholds Religious Liberty

Statement

Date: June 30, 2014
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Religion Judicial Branch Health and Health Care

Today, Monday, June 30, 2014, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Hobby Lobby in the case of Burwell v. Hobby Lobby. The case involved a challenge to the HHS mandate that requires businesses to provide insurance coverage for certain drugs and devices that are contrary to the religious and moral beliefs of the family-owned business.

"Today's landmark decision is a victory for religious liberty and Constitutional freedoms. The Supreme Court recognized that Americans do not lose their religious freedom when they run a family business," said Smith. "I support the Court's decision to uphold the religious freedoms of family-owned businesses. This decision reaffirms all American's right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness."


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