SCOTUS To Decide Major Abortion Case and More Religious Liberty Disputes: May 12, 2026

Welcome to the Napa Legal Podcast, where we discuss religious liberty from the perspective of faith-based nonprofits. In this week's episode, Frank DeVito and Joseph Clement explain an abortion-related lawsuit at the US Supreme Court, a Church Autonomy claim from a Catholic Church in Indianapolis, and New Mexico's law that cut back data reporting on abortions.In this episode, we discuss:1:49 A case before the US Supreme Court that will impact pro-life state's attempts to prevent abortion. The FDA dropped requirements for in-person doctor's visits before an abortion pill can be given. That decision was challenged in a lawsuit currently before SCOTUS.13:17 A Catholic parish decided to demolish a closed Church in order to follow the bishop's understanding of canon law. However, the city of Indianapolis has blocked their decision. In a Church Autonomy and First Amendment dispute, the parish is seeking to have the freedom to decide how to best fulfil their religious obligations.23:14 New Mexico recently repealed requirements to report the number of abortions performed. While abortion advocates claim the practice is healthcare, it is often regulated with much less oversight than genuine medical practices.For more about Napa Legal and our work, visit our website here:https://www.napalegalinstitute.orgFor more of the Napa Legal podcast, visit our site here:https://www.napalegalinstitute.org/the-napa-legal-podcastTopics: Freedom of religion, religious liberty, abortion, mifepristone, misoprostol, free exercise, establishment clause, legal updates, Supreme Court, legal podcast.The Napa Legal Podcast, May 12, 2026.#freedomofreligion #religiousliberty