LEE TO HOST PRESS CONFERENCE WITH UNIVERSITY PRESIDENTS ON RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What will the real world fallout be for non-profit religious institutions from Obergfell v Hodges?
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) will hold a press conference with representatives from religious non-profits who are concerned about how the Supreme Court’s upcoming gay marriage decision will affect their institutions.
During oral arguments on Obergfell v Hodges in April, Solicitor General Donald Verrilli admitted to Justice Samuel Alito that religious schools that do not accept a new definition of marriage will absolutely be in danger of losing their tax-exempt non-profit status.
“It’s certainly going to be an issue. I don’t deny that,” Verrilli said. “I don’t deny that, Justice Alito. It is it is going to be an issue.”
In light of this admission, Lee has been working with religious non-profits to understand the scope of this potential problem. The group will share statements and take questions from the media during the press event.
Who: Senator Mike Lee (R-UT)
Dr. Keith Wiebe with the American Association of Christian Schools
Dr. Jerry Johnson, President, National Religious Broadcasters, former president of Criswell College
Dr. Samuel Oliver, President, Union University
Travis Weber, Director of the Center for Religious Liberty, Family Research Council
What: Press Conference on with religious leaders on real impact of upcoming SCOTUS decision on Obergfell v Hodges
When: Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at 11am ET
Where: U.S. Capitol, Senate Swamp
Media wishing to attend the following event must RSVP to conn_carroll@lee.senate.gov
LEE TO HOST CONFERENCE CALL WITH UNIVERSITY PRESIDENTS ON RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What will the real world fallout be for non-profit religious institutions from Obergfell v Hodges?
WASHINGTON – TODAY, Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) will hold a conference call with representatives from religious non-profits who are concerned about how the Supreme Court’s upcoming gay marriage decision will affect their institutions, and members of the media.
During oral arguments on Obergfell v Hodges in April, Solicitor General Donald Verrilli admitted to Justice Samuel Alito that religious schools that do not accept a new definition of marriage will absolutely be in danger of losing their tax-exempt non-profit status.
“It’s certainly going to be an issue. I don’t deny that,” Verrilli said. “I don’t deny that, Justice Alito. It is it is going to be an issue.”
In light of this admission, Lee has been working with religious non-profits to understand the scope of this potential problem. The group will share statements and take questions from the media during the press event.
Who: Senator Mike Lee (R-UT)
Dr. Keith Wiebe with the American Association of Christian Schools
Dr. Jerry Johnson, President, National Religious Broadcasters, former president of Criswell College
Dr. Samuel Oliver, President, Union University
Travis Weber, Director of the Center for Religious Liberty, Family Research Council
What:Conference call on with religious leaders on real impact of upcoming SCOTUS decision on Obergfell v Hodges and members of the media
When: Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at 11am ET
Where: Conference call line. Please RSVP to Emily_Long@lee.senate.gov for call-in information
