#384 Pastors and Politics; Review of Key 2025 SCOTUS Decisions

The Internal Revenue Service included a critical clarification in a court filing last week concerning pastors and politics. In sum, the IRS stated that a pastor or church speaking about political issues and even candidates to its members does not violate the tax code or jeopardize the church’s tax-exempt status. In this episode, I review what this does and does not mean for churches, as well as some practical considerations for churches following this clarification. Also, I review several key Supreme Court cases and include some thoughts on the legal and cultural trends they represent. Key Cases: Link to court filing concerning pastors and politics: Review of Catholic Charities Bureau V. Wisconsin Labor Review of Medina v. Planned Parenthood Review of United States v. Skrmetti Review of Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services Review of Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board v. Drummond Review of Mahmoud v. Taylor Review of FSC v. Paxton Review of Trump v. CASA, Inc. Key Takeaways: Deference to states and the democratic process. The importance of standing up for truth amidst cultural pressure and uncertainty. The importance of and opportunity for legal innovation. The post #384 Pastors and Politics; Review of Key 2025 SCOTUS Decisions first appeared on The Good Citizen Project.