Interfaith Support Unites Against Michigan Law in Catholic School Lawsuit

Sacred Heart Academy, a Catholic school in Michigan, is challenging a state law in federal court that lacks religious exemptions to its sexual orientation and gender identity policies. The school argues that without a religious exemption, it would be forced to hire faculty and staff who do not align with Catholic teachings. The lawsuit has gained support from the Jewish Coalition for Religious Liberty and the Religious Freedom Institute's Islam and Religious Freedom Action Team, who argue that the law would have a negative impact on minority faiths. The groups emphasize the importance of religious entities' right to hire coreligionists and express concerns about the state's discretionary exemption scheme. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is fighting the lawsuit.