EPISODE · Jul 8, 2026 · 9 MIN
Catholic Charities sues Michigan over loss of women’s services designation
from Ave Maria in the Afternoon Segments · host Dr. Marcus Peter
A Michigan branch of Catholic Charities has filed a lawsuit against the state, after the state stripped its Cristo Rey Counseling Center of its designation as a women’s specialty services organization because of the organization’s religious on abortion and birth control. Jeremiah Galus of the Alliance Defending Freedom has more.Further ReadingMichigan officials target Catholic ministry serving vulnerable familiesGuest InfoJeremiah Galus serves as senior counsel for Alliance Defending Freedom, where he is a key member of the Center for Christian Ministries. Since joining ADF in 2015, he has represented a wide array of religious ministries, schools, and churches, litigating cases at all levels of state and federal court. He was a key member of ADF’s litigation team in Uzuegbunam v. Preczewski, leading to a U.S. Supreme Court victory ensuring government officials are held accountable for violating constitutionally protected freedoms. Prior to joining ADF, Galus worked as an attorney with a large law firm in Washington, D.C., where he focused on complex civil litigation. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariapm.substack.com
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