Nearly $11 Million In Grants For Two NJ Sectarian Schools Raises Constitutional Concerns
Americans United
Americans United for Separation of Church and State, the American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey (ACLU-NJ) and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) have submitted written arguments challenging New Jersey’s decision to award taxpayer funds to two religious ministries.
In a reply brief submitted recently in the case of American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey v. Hendricks, the civil liberties groups say New Jersey is attempting to undermine a state Supreme Court ruling that bars the use of public funds for the maintenance or support of religious groups. The brief asks the Superior Court of New Jersey Appellate Division to recognize the violations of the New Jersey Constitution and bar the state from paying planned tax-funded grants to a Jewish yeshiva and Christian seminary.
“Taxpayers must not be forced to fund divinity schools,” said Americans United Associate Legal Director Alex J. Luchenitser. “The court should strike down these grants.”
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