“Developments In Church Eligibility For FEMA Aid” Relgion Clause reports here on developments on the lawsuit challenging FEMA’s policy of refusing disaster relief for houses of worship. The Houston Chronicle reports here. Christian Times reports here on related legislation.
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“IRS Provides Relief for Victims of Hurricane Harvey: What to know about this tax-free assistance.”
“IRS Provides Relief for Victims of Hurricane Harvey: What to know about this tax-free assistance.” Elaine Sommerville describes the relief on ChurchLaw&Tax here.
“Texas churches damaged by Harvey sue FEMA”
“Texas churches damaged by Harvey sue FEMA.” The Becket Fund has a press release here about the lawsuit it filed on behalf of three small Texas churches damaged by Harvey. The suit challenges the exclusion of religious organizations from disaster relief, basing the claims on the Free Exercise Clause as interpreted by Trinity Lutheran v. Comer. Access the complaint here. Access Becket Fund’s case summary for Harvest Family Church v. FEMA. Thanks to Dave Roland at the Freedom Center of Missouri for the tip. Continue reading ““Texas churches damaged by Harvey sue FEMA””