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A federal judge has blocked a key part of Maine’s anti-discrimination law for religious schools, ruling it violates religious freedom by forcing institutions to allow any religious expression—even if it conflicts with their core beliefs. The dispute began after the Supreme Court allowed religious schools to accept public tuition funds, prompting Maine to update its rules to include non-discriminatory hiring and admissions. Two Catholic schools sued, arguing the law compelled them to permit non-Catholic proselytizing and other practices that undermine their mission. While a lower court sided with the state, an appeals court agreed the “allow all religious expression” clause was problematic—and now a judge has issued an injunction halting enforcement of that specific provision. The schools may still appeal the broader case to the U.S. Supreme Court, but they’re not contesting this particular ruling.

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