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Cassidy Applauds Supreme Court Decision to Uphold Religious Freedom

Statement

Date: June 30, 2014
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Business and Consumers Health and Health Care

Today, Congressman Bill Cassidy (R-LA) applauded the Supreme Court's decision to uphold religious liberty in Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. The case focused on whether the government can force business owners to comply with mandates that violate their religious faith.

Dr. Cassidy released the following statement:

"Freedom of religion and our First Amendment rights must be protected and respected. The President and congressional Democrats supported this federal mandate, which conflicts with Louisiana values. It's not the government's responsibility to tell business owners the extent of which they can practice their faith in everyday business decisions. I applaud the Supreme Court's decision to stop Washington bureaucrats from taking away this religious liberty. This is a sacred freedom that must be preserved."


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