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The Supreme Court unanimously ruled in favor of Catholic Charities in Wisconsin, allowing them to opt out of the state unemployment system on religious grounds, a decision that could impact similar programs nationwide.
The U.S. Supreme Court will decide if religious charities, like Catholic Charities in Wisconsin, are exempt from paying state unemployment taxes. While federal law exempts religious schools, the court has not ruled on religious charities. Wisconsin's state court denied the exemption, citing the secular nature of the charity's activities. Catholic Charities argues this decision violates the First Amendment's free exercise clause. The Supreme Court will hear the case early next year, with a decision expected by June.