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National Relig Brcast v. Bessent
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26-40237
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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.
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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.