The Supreme Court will consider Philadelphia's decision to exclude from its foster-care program a Catholic group that won't work with same-sex couples
WASHINGTON—The Supreme Court said it would consider the city of Philadelphia’s decision to exclude a Catholic organization from its foster-care program because the group indicated it wouldn’t work with same-sex couples as foster parents, a case with major constitutional implications for church and state.
The justices, in a brief written order, said they would consider an appeal by Catholic Social Services and others who say the city’s position violates constitutional guarantees of religious liberty.
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