Ep. 13: Who’s a ‘minister’ and who gets to decide?

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May 14, 202039:27Government & Organizations

On this episode, Amanda and Holly discuss this week’s Supreme Court arguments in cases involving the ministerial exception, a First Amendment doctrine that makes Title VII and other employment discrimination protections...

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