Religion, LGBT Rights Again on Collision Course at Supreme Court

The U.S. Supreme Court has expanded the scope of an exemption from discrimination lawsuits that religious organizations can claim. The majority yesterday found that two Roman Catholic teachers couldn’t sue for bias because their role is crucial to the school’s mission and would fall under the “ministerial exception.”

Broad Reach: The test used to determine whether workers fall under the exception was broadened by emphasizing religious functions over titles or other factors, and giving some deference to religious employers’ explanations of their roles. Attorneys say it could potentially reach into wage and hour disputes, but ultimately revolves around the type ...