9th Circuit Will Rehear Catholic League’s Suit Against San Francisco En Banc
Religion Clause Blog: “In June, a 3-judge panel handed down an opinion in the case rejecting an Establishment Clause challenge to a strongly worded resolution passed by San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors.” The resolution criticized a directive by the Catholic Bishop that prohibited adoption placements with same-sex couples.
Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights v. City and County of San Francisco, No. 06-17328 (9th Cir. Nov. 5, 2009)