Nuns Challenge NY Gender Identity Law

The Department of Justice is siding with Catholic nuns in New York who are suing over a state law forcing nursing homes to accommodate residents’ gender identity — including bathroom use and pronouns — which they say violates their religious convictions. For over a century, these Dominican Sisters have cared for terminally ill patients, but now fear penalties, license loss, or even criminal charges if they must assign rooms by biological sex. The law, which exempts some religious facilities but not Catholic ones, also denies them a timely religious exemption. This case pits religious freedom against non-discrimination mandates, spotlighting a growing national conflict. 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/8b9b60e4a7d48850