DOJ supports nuns aiding terminal cancer patients in NY mandate dispute
The Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne, who operate a home for dying cancer patients in New York, are challenging the state's transgender laws, arguing they could face fines, license loss, or imprisonment if required to comply with gender identity and related facility regulations. The law, signed in November 2023, bans discrimination in long-term care facilities based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or HIV status, but the sisters contend it conflicts with their religious beliefs and practices. They emphasize that during a four-year period, their facility received no complaints, unlike other nursing homes, and they seek to protect their religious freedom amid ongoing legal action supported by the Justice Department.
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