Washington, United States, Nov 2, 2026 (AFP) - Top US court to hear case of Catholic schools excluded from state funding

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The US Supreme Court hears a challenge on Tuesday by two Catholic preschools to a state requirement that they enroll children of gay or transgender parents in order to receive public funds. Colorado provides state funding for tuition at public or private preschools, including faith-based institutions, but has withheld it from the Catholic preschools for violating anti-discrimination laws because they ban children of such parents. The Catholic Arc......
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