ACLU suit challenges federal funding for Catholic programs aiding immigrants, citing lack of access to abortion
April 23, 2015
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has formally filed a lawsuit challenging federal funding from programs run by Catholic agencies to support immigrants.
“We have heard reports that Catholic bishops are prohibiting Catholic charities from allowing teens in their care to access critical services like contraception and abortion,” said ACLU staff attorney Brigitte Amiri.
Kevin Appleby, a spokesman for the US bishops' conference, countered: "Let’s be clear about the ACLU’s purpose here: ending the productive and successful partnership between the Catholic Church and the federal government on the care and shelter of vulnerable populations."
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Further information:
- ACLU sues feds in bid to make Catholic groups provide abortion to illegal immigrants (Fox)
- ACLU lawsuit targets Catholic aid to refugees, unaccompanied minors (CWN, 4/9)
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