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Washington Bishops Defy Child Abuse Reporting Law, Citing Religious Freedom
Washington state's new law, effective July 26, requires clergy to report child abuse, but Catholic bishops refuse, citing the inviolable seal of confession and threatening excommunication for compliant priests; the Department of Justice is investigating potential First Amendment violations.
Washington Bishops Defy Child Abuse Reporting Law, Citing Religious Freedom
Washington state's new law, effective July 26, requires clergy to report child abuse, but Catholic bishops refuse, citing the inviolable seal of confession and threatening excommunication for compliant priests; the Department of Justice is investigating potential First Amendment violations.
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