POLITICO Article Rating

Court strikes down Maine law barring state funds for religious education

Jun 22, 2022 View Original Article
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    -16% Somewhat Liberal

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    -16% Somewhat Liberal

  • Politician Portrayal

    -60% Negative

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Contributing sentiments towards policy:

56% : "The First Amendment begins by forbidding the government from 'mak[ing]
55% :Under the Maine "tuitioning" program the court struck down on Tuesday, local governments lacking the population to run schools at a certain grade level typically pay for students to be educated at public or private schools of their choice.
52% : "Does it mean that school districts that give vouchers for use at charter schools must pay equivalent funds to parents who wish to give their children a religious education?"Justice Sonia Sotomayor also dissented, lamenting what she sees as a series of decisions bringing the government closer to direct sponsorship of religious activity.
50% : Does that transformation mean that a school district that pays for public schools must pay equivalent funds to parents who wish to send their children to religious schools?"

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