Sunday, July 11, 2021

9th Circuit Hears Oral Arguments In Washington Insurance Coverage Mandate Challenge

On Friday, the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments in Cedar Park Assembly of God v. Kreidler. (Video of full oral arguments.) In the case, a Washington federal district court refused to grant a preliminary injunction to a church that objects to Washington's SB 6219 which requires health insurance plans that cover maternity care to also cover abortions. A Washington federal district court had dismissed the suit on standing grounds. (See prior posting.) Washington Examiner reports on the oral arguments.