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Legal dispute over church election endorsements resurfaces
A legal dispute over the Johnson Amendment, which bans tax-exempt organizations like churches from political involvement, has intensified as the midterm elections approach. Churches and religious groups sued the IRS in 2024, seeking permission to endorse candidates, leading to a proposed settlement in 2025 that was later dismissed by a judge. The case is being appealed, raising questions about religious organizations' ability to participate in politics without IRS penalties, amid ongoing debates about free speech, religious liberty, and potential changes to longstanding tax laws.
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