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Monday, August 15, 2011
Amicus Briefs In Hosanna-Tabor Case Are Available Online
All of the amicus briefs have now been filed with the U.S. Supreme Court in Hosanna-Tabor Church v. EEOC, a case raising the question of the scope of the "ministerial exception" to federal non-discrimination laws. (See prior posting.) The briefs are all available online from the ABA's website (along with briefs from the parties). Of the 30 amicus briefs filed, 21 support petitioner and 9 support respondent. Oral argument is scheduled for Oct. 5. [Thanks to Marty Lederman via Religionlaw for the lead.]