Justices Signal Support for Catholic Groups’ State Tax Fight (1)

The US Supreme Court appeared likely to side with Catholic-affiliated charities claiming they were wrongly denied a religious exemption from having to pay into Wisconsin’s unemployment tax program.

Justices on both sides of the ideological divide suggested they felt the state was discriminating against certain religious organizations in questioning why Wisconsin only gives an exemption to organizations that instill their religious doctrine through worship, proselytization, and religious education.

“Some religions proselytize, other religions don’t,” Justice Elena Kagan said. “Why are we treating some religions better than others based on that element of religious doctrine?”

Justice Neil Gorsuch wanted to know ...