Catholic Charity Sues Michigan Over Religious Contract Denial

A Catholic nonprofit in Michigan is suing the state after losing its federal-funded contract for women’s substance abuse treatment, claiming the state targeted them for religious reasons—specifically, their refusal to offer abortion referrals or contraceptives. This isn’t the first time the group has faced legal action over religious objections; a similar dispute arose in 2019 over foster care services. The lawsuit alleges Michigan officials crafted new policies to force disclosure of religious service limitations, leading to the contract’s termination just months after a meeting about core values. Now, Catholic Charities seeks a federal injunction to block exclusion from state programs, plus damages, arguing the state’s actions violate their First and Fourteenth Amendment rights. They vow to continue serving current clients while the case moves forward. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/da508bcad86a49b7