National Religious Broadcasters v. Long — ReligiousLiberty.TV

Q: What court decided Long?

National Religious Broadcasters v. Long was decided by the U.S. District Court in 2025.

Q: Who won Long?

The outcome in National Religious Broadcasters v. Long was: Settled. Communications from a house of worship to its congregation in connection with religious services through usual channels on matters of faith do not violate the Johnson Amendment as properly interpreted.

Q: What legal issues are involved in Long?

National Religious Broadcasters v. Long involves the following religious liberty issues: Church & State, Establishment Clause, Free Speech & Religion.

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National Religious Broadcasters v. Long (D. 2025).

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Year: 2025 Court: U.S. District Court Outcome: Settled

Church & State Establishment Clause Free Speech & Religion

Holding: Communications from a house of worship to its congregation in connection with religious services through usual channels on matters of faith do not violate the Johnson Amendment as properly interpreted.

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National Religious Broadcasters v. Long is a Church & State case decided by the U.S. District Court in 2025. The court held that communications from a house of worship to its congregation in connection with religious services through usual channels on matters of faith do not violate the Johnson Amendment as properly interpreted. The case resulted in a Settled outcome.