Yakima, Washington
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Homelessness
Ninth Circuit rehearses Washington’s case against Yakima Union Gospel Mission’s faith-based hiring practices
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently heard arguments in a case involving the Yakima Union Gospel Mission and the Washington state law against discrimination. The case centers...

Religious Organization Accountability
Federal Appeals Court Rules in Favor of Christian Ministry’s Right to Hire Employees with Same Religious Beliefs
A federal appeals court has ruled in favor of a Washington Christian ministry, allowing it to hire employees who share its religious beliefs. This decision concludes a nearly...