Federal Court Blocks Religious Exemption For Contraception Mandate
Updated: 9/16/2025
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A federal district court in Philadelphia ruled against the Little Sisters of the Poor and the Trump administration on August 13, 2025, blocking exemptions that would allow religious groups to avoid covering birth control costs in their health plans.
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- A federal district court in Philadelphia ruled against the Little Sisters of the Poor and the Trump administration on August 13, 2025, blocking exemptions that would allow religious groups to avoid covering birth control costs in their health plans.
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