Catholic leaders say Washington’s law would require them to violate the seal of confession, which they claim goes against their First Amendment rights.
TACOMA, Wash. — Editor’s note: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated the type of legal ruling that was issued against Washington’s mandatory reporter law.
County prosecutors in Washington state have agreed not to enforce a state law requiring clergy to report child abuse or neglect, even if they learned about it in confession. That’s according to a stipulation document filed in the case.
Catholic leaders claim the law violates their First Amendment right to free exercise of religion
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