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Florida AG threatens Catholic schools

thecatholicspirit.com

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier demands Catholic schools adopt religious exemptions to vaccine requirements. A law scholar says this is a 'clear violation' of the First Amendment. The AG's letter reflects a misunderstanding of Americans' right to religious freedom.

SourcesThe Catholic SpiritDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SunOSV News

4 sources Aug 3, 2026

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  1. Aug 3, 2:50 PM The Catholic Sun Florida AG’s threat to Catholic schools ‘clear violation’ of the First Amendment, law scholar says
  2. Aug 3, 3:42 PM The Catholic Spirit Florida AG’s threat to Catholic schools ‘clear violation’ of the First Amendment, law scholar says
  3. Aug 3, 2:54 PM OSV News Florida AG threat to Catholic schools ‘clear violation’ of the First Amendment, law scholar says
  4. Aug 3, 2:54 PM Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend Florida AG threat to Catholic schools ‘clear violation’ of the First Amendment, law scholar says

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