Summary
The Washington Supreme Court recently reinterpreted state law to prohibit religious organizations, including Yakima Union Gospel Mission, from only hiring individuals who share and live out its religious beliefs. State officials are threatening the mission with significant penalties for using its constitutionally protected right to hire employees who share and live the ministry’s religious beliefs.
Press Releases
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ImageNovember 16th, 2023WA state legislators support Christian homeless ministry
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ImageNovember 9th, 2023WA homeless ministry asks 9th Circuit to protect freedom to hire likeminded people of faith
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ImageMarch 2nd, 2023WA homeless shelter files suit to protect its freedom to hire likeminded people of faith
Case Documents
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Appellate Court
11/15/2023
Appellate Court
11/15/2023
Additional Resources
Case Profiles
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Ryan Tucker
Senior Counsel, Director of the Center for Christian Ministries
Ryan Tucker serves as senior counsel and director of the Center for Christian Ministries with Alliance Defending Freedom.
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Jacob Reed
Legal Counsel
Jacob Reed serves as legal counsel for the Center for Christian Ministries with Alliance Defending Freedom. Reed litigates on behalf of churches, Christian ministries, and religious schools to defend their constitutionally protected rights under the First Amendment.