Court Rejects Constitutional Argument Against Limit On Child's Religious Exposure

A Chicago trial court judge has rejected constitutional arguments by law student Joseph Reyes who, in a widely publicized custody case, defied a court order that he not expose his daughter to any religion other than Judaism. (See prior posting.) Reyes argued that the order was unconstitutional because the order was too vague, and that the court cannot constitutionally determine what constitutes the Jewish religion. According to WGN News, on Friday the court ruled that Reyes must stand trial for contempt. Rejecting Reyes' arguments, the court said that it can properly adjudicate religious disputes in the best interest of the child. The final decree dissolving the couple's marriage eliminated the restriction on Reyes. (See prior posting.)