Watch for Updates

The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals rendered its decision in the case, for a second time, on March 15, 2019; reversing, for the second time, Judge Crabb’s decision that IRC 107 was UNconstitutional.

Maybe this time, Annie Gaylor, of the FFRF, will ask the U.S. Supreme Court for a review.

Maybe not.

The Court’s Decision

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It is too early to tell whether or not Annie (the FFRF) will ask for an “en banc” review of the case or appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.

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LATER

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The FFRF Response

https://ffrf.org/news/news-releases/item/34365-7th-circuit-blesses-clergy-housing-allowance-rules-against-ffrf

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Editorial Blog by Hemant Mehta

https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2019/03/15/appeals-court-tax-free-housing-for-faith-leaders-but-not-atheists-is-legal/

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A Little Background on the Case

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Forbes.com contributor Peter J. Reilly has probably reported on this case more than any other; posting maybe 50 or so articles on the Forbes.com website which is searchable for those so inclined.  Here is a link to just of his more recent articles about the case, followed by a graphic of the article.

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https://www.forbes.com/sites/peterjreilly/2018/05/18/a-christian-not-an-atheist-sparked-lawsuit-on-clergy-tax-free-housing-allowances/#32963d4a4710

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Related Articles on This Website

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http://kehvrlb.com/chodorow-aprill-on-irc-107

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http://kehvrlb.com/annie-gaylor-me-irc-107

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Update June 20, 2019

Forbes’ Peter J. Reilly publishes his coverage of the FFRF decision to not appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court the 2nd 7th Circuit Court of Appeals reversal of Judge Barbara Crabb’s decision that IRC 107(2) is UNconstitutional.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/peterjreilly/2019/06/20/freedom-from-religion-foundation-wont-take-clergy-housing-case-to-supreme-court/#5f0b14d33a6b

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Update May 15, 2020

Amicus Brief Our Lady of Guadalupe School

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