The Hobby Lobby CaseThe Sebelius v. Hobby Lobby case was heard by the United States Supreme Court in November 2013. The founders of Hobby Lobby set their own biblical standards for their company, and believe their First Amendment rights are being challenged by going against their religious freedoms. They decided to file a lawsuit against the Obama administration's Affordable Care Act because it went against their religion. Through the Affordable Care Act, Hobby Lobby was forced to provide birth control to its employees, taking it to court. The First Amendment of the United States Constitution clearly establishes the five freedoms of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition. More importantly, their freedom of religion is being challenged by the new health care law. The Establishment Clause is made so that the government cannot place one religion before another or create a religion for the country as a whole. The courts are now deciding how to deal with the situation and it is hoped that they will reach a decision in June 2014. Hobby Lobby has the right to ...
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