Summary
The Washington Supreme Court recently reinterpreted state law to prohibit religious organizations, including Yakima Union Gospel Mission, from only hiring individuals who share and live out its religious beliefs. State officials are threatening the mission with significant penalties for using its constitutionally protected right to hire employees who share and live the ministry’s religious beliefs.
Press Releases
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WA homeless ministry asks federal court to protect its religious freedom -
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9th Circuit allows WA homeless ministry to continue case against state officials -
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WA homeless ministry asks 9th Circuit to uphold right to hire likeminded believers -
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WA state legislators support Christian homeless ministry -
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WA homeless ministry asks 9th Circuit to protect freedom to hire likeminded people of faith -
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WA homeless shelter files suit to protect its freedom to hire likeminded people of faith
Case Documents
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Date
Appellate Court
11/15/2023
Appellate Court
11/15/2023
Additional Resources
Case Profiles
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Ryan Tucker
Senior Counsel, Director of the Center for Christian Ministries
Ryan Tucker serves as senior counsel and director of the Center for Christian Ministries with Alliance Defending Freedom.
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Jacob Reed
Legal Counsel
Jacob Reed serves as legal counsel for the Center for Christian Ministries with Alliance Defending Freedom.