Judge strikes down Minnesota law banning religious tests for college credit program

A federal judge ruled that Minnesota’s law excluding religious colleges from a state program for high school students violates religious freedom, favoring Crown College and the University of Northwestern, which require students to sign a faith statement. The ruling overturns a 2023 law aimed at protecting LGBTQ+ rights and emphasizes that states cannot disqualify religious schools from participating in publicly funded programs.

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