(SRN NEWS)-At issue is a new law that would force clergymen who hear confessions from individuals to report those people to the police if they admit to any crime. The Department of Justice has launched an investigation, arguing that the measure is likely a violation of the First Amendment. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon says the Washington […]
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The Trump administration takes on the state of Washington
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(SRN NEWS)-At issue is a new law that would force clergymen who hear confessions from individuals to report those people to the police if they admit to any crime. The Department of Justice has launched an investigation, arguing that the measure is likely a violation of the First Amendment. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon says the Washington law “cannot stand under our Constitutional system of government.” Catholic officials say they will not comply with it.