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A Decision 144 Years In the Making:
The Latest Coverage 

CER envisions a future for America where all families have increased, high-quality options for their children’s education. The decision of the Supreme Court on June 30th in favor of the plaintiff in Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue validates a parent’s constitutionally protected right to direct the education of their children. This monumental decision affirms the right of parents to direct the education of their children across the USA, but the 37 states with “Blaine amendments” in their state constitutions will need our help to nullify their discriminatory impact on education.

 Follow what the growing and influential chorus of ordinary citizens have to say.

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Point of View Radio | July 20, 2020

Espinoza Case & Parents Rights with Jeanne Allen


New Boston Post
| July 1, 2020

Could It Happen in Massachusetts?  Religious-Schools-Funding U.S. Supreme Court Decision Examined


Forbes
| July 8, 2020

Why The Supreme Court Ruling Against An Obscure 19th Century Act Of Bigotry Will Improve Education For Millions


National Catholic Register
| July 2, 2020

The Bigotry of Blaine No More


Politico
| June 30, 2020

Supreme Court Hands Victory To Devos In Decision On Aid To Religious Schools

patheos | July 17, 2020

37 states have Blaine Amendments blocking public funds from religious schools in their constitutions 

 
A Union of Professionals (AFT) | June 30, 2020

Aft’s Weingarten On Supreme Court Decision In Espinoza 


Christianity Today
| June 30, 2020

Supreme Court Dismisses State Ban On Public Funding For Religious Schools


USA Today
| June 30, 2020

Supreme Court Makes Religious School Education Eligible For Public Aid


Wall Street Journal Opinions
| June 30, 2020

A School Choice Landmark: The Supreme Court frowns on bias against religious schools.


FOX News
| June 30, 2020

Supreme Court strikes down state ban on taxpayer funding for religious schools


CBN News
| June 30, 2020

Supreme Court Strikes a Big Blow in Favor of School Choice and Religious Freedom


American Federation of Children | June 30, 2020

RELEASE: U.S. Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Families and Education Freedom


Angelus | 
June 30, 2020

Court Says Tax Credit Program Can’t Exclude Religious Schools


Excel In Ed
| June 30, 2020

Supreme Court Frees States To Expand Educational Options For Underserved 


Detroit News
| June 30, 2020

School Choice Ruling Brings Faint Ray Of Hope For Michigan Families 

The New York Times | June 30, 2020

The Wall Street Journal | June 30, 2020

Supreme Court Strikes Down Montana Ban on State Aid to Church Schools

New York Post | June 30, 2020

The Supreme Court delivers a huge win for kids — and against bigotry


RealClear Politics
| June 30, 2020

Educational Justice Requires Parental Choice


The Gazette
| June 30, 2020

School districts receive new guidance on sharing federal coronavirus relief funding with private schools


Highland County Press | 
June 30, 2020

U.S. Supreme Court Sides With School Choice Advocates In Montana Cases 


The Stream | June 30, 2020

Good News! Scotus Strikes Down Ban On Taxpayers Funding Religious Schools 


The New American
| June 30, 2020

Supreme Court Upholds State Funding For Montana Religious Schools 


Online Athens | June 30, 2020

Supreme Court Makes Religious School Education Eligible For Public Aid


Catholic News Source | June 30, 2020

Court Says Tax Credit Program Can’t Exclude Religious Schools


Project 21 Black Leadership Network
| June 30, 2020

School Choice Victory At Supreme Court Will “Advance Black Lives” 


Catholic Philly
| June 30, 2020

Court Says Tax Credit Program Can’t Exclude Religious Schools 


The Center Square | June 30, 2020

U.S. Supreme Court Sides With School Choice Advocates In Montana Case


Air1
| June 30 2020

Faith- Based, Private Schools Get Major Victory From Supreme Court 


Great Falls Tribune
| June 2020

Montanans Praise, Blast Supreme Court’s Espinoza Decision 


Times Famous
| June 30, 2020

Supreme Court Rules State’s Denial Of Funding For Religious Schools Violates Constitution 


Idaho Ednews
| June 30 | 2020

Divided Supreme Court Sides With School Choice Advocates 


Washington Times
| June 30, 2020

Supreme Court Rules Montana Scholarship Program Must Include Religious Schools 


U.S.News
| June 30, 2020

The Supreme Court’s Far-Ranging Ruling On School Choice 


The Canadian
| June 30, 2020

The Supreme Court Makes Religious School Education Eligible For Public Aid 


Baptist New
| June 30, 2020

Supreme Court Opens New Chapter Of State Funding For Religious Schools 


National Public Voice
| June 30, 2020

The U.S. Supreme Court Gives Religious Schools Access To State Aid, Validates Parent’s Rights 


Broward.US
| June 30, 2020

Supreme Court Dismisses State Ban On Public Funding For Religious Schools


Lima News
| June 30, 2020

Supreme Court Ruling A Win For School Choice 


America’s Watchtower
| June 30, 2020

Supreme Court Rules In Favor Of School Choice 


World News Group
| June 30, 2020

Righting A Historic Wrong


Crux
| June 30, 2020

Court Says Tax Credit Program Can’t Exclude Religious Schools 


ChurchLeaders.Com
| June 30, 2020

Scotus Rules In Favor Of Religious Schools In Landmark Case 


K-LOVE
| June 30, 2020

Faith-Based, Private Schools Get Major Victory From Supreme Court 


Black Christian News Network One
| June 30, 2020

Supreme Court Dismisses Montana’s State Ban On Public Funding For Religious Schools 


Washington Post
| June 30, 2020

Low Income Families Are The True Winners Of The Supreme Courts Religious Schools Ruling 


National Review
| June 30, 2020

Good Riddance To The Blaine Amendments 


Talk Radio 105.9 – KNRS
| June 30, 2020

Rod Arquette Show: Provo Protestors Go Too Far! 

Education Week | June 29, 2020

Trump Campaign Attacks Biden for 1979 Vote About ‘Segregation Academies’


The Catholic Association
| June 25, 2020

Ep. 62 Jennifer Lahl on the Dangers of Surrogacy & Jeanne Allen on Saving Catholic Schools


Time
| January 21, 2020

Laws Across The Country Are Keeping Parents From Making Choices About Their Kids’ Education. The Supreme Court Should Strike Them Down 


NBC News |
January 21, 2020

Supreme Court Takes Up Church-State Separation In Christian Schools Case 


USA Today
| January 21, 2020

Supreme Court Battle Over School Choice May Boost Religious Freedom 


Wall Street Journal |
January 20, 2020

The Last Gasp Of James G. Blaine? 


Great Falls Tribune
| January 18, 2020

US Supreme Court Case Puts Eyes Of Education World On Montana 


The Desert
 Review | January 16, 2020

Supreme Court To Hear Biggest Education Case In 60 Years 


Reason
| January 6, 2020

Espinoza School Choice Case And Discrimination Against Religion 


The
 Hill | January 1, 2020

The 7 Big Supreme Court Cases To Watch In 2020  


Reality Check With Jeanne Allen
| December 30, 2019

A Decision 144 Years In The Making: Scotus Takes On Blaine 


New York Times | December 23, 2019

Montana Battle Over Aid For Religious Schools Reaches Supreme Court 


Reality Check With Jeanne Allen | October 1, 2019

Parent Choice On Trial: #Scotus & Blaine Amendments, With Attorney Paul Clement 


redefinED
| September 16, 2019

BLAINE, BLAINE GO AWAY


The Hill | June 20, 2019

The Supreme Court Has A Chance To Uphold School Choice And Religious Liberty 


Washington Post
 Syndicated, May 19, 2019

Anti-Catholic ‘Blaine Amendments’ Harm Children Now, In The 21st Century 


Wall Street Journa
l | August 20, 2018

Two New Lawsuits Seek To Stop Discrimination Against Religion 


Forbes |
July 10, 2018

Does A Justice Kavanaugh Mean That Blaine Amendments Are History? 


The Huffington Post
| August 8, 2017

The Problem With The Blaine Amendment 


Acton Institute Powerblog
| May 12, 2017

How Anti-Catholic Bias From 140 Years Ago Affects Protestant Religious Freedom Today 

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