National Relig Brcast v. Bessent

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Case overview

Case Number:

26-40237

Court:

Appellate - 5th Circuit

Nature of Suit:

2440 Other Civil Rights

Government Agencies

  1. September 22, 2026

    US Asks 5th Circ. To Revive IRS Deal On Church Politicking

    The U.S. government urged the Fifth Circuit to revive its deal with four religious groups to allow churches to engage in some political speech without losing their tax-exempt status, saying a lower court improperly dismissed the case in its entirety for lack of jurisdiction.

  2. August 28, 2026

    Groups Urge 5th Circ. To Review Churches' Political Activity

    Federal courts can review the IRS' proposed settlement to allow churches to engage in political activities without losing their tax-exempt status, religious liberty groups told the Fifth Circuit, asking the appeals court to revive a case that was dismissed for lack of jurisdiction.

  3. July 15, 2026

    Tax Code Allows Political Speech By Churches, 5th Circ. Told

    A Texas federal court wrongly rejected the IRS' proposed settlement that would allow churches to engage in political speech without jeopardizing their tax-exempt status, conservative groups told the Fifth Circuit, arguing that federal tax assessment protections do not bar the court from implementing the deal.