Sunday, May 31, 2009

Roman Catholic Diocese of Bridgeport files civil lawsuit against State of Connecticut officials

BRIDGEPORT, Friday, May 29, 2009, 3:00 p.m. – In United States District Court today, attorneys representing the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bridgeport filed a lawsuit against officials of the State of Connecticut Office of State Ethics (OSE), seeking a court order to stop them from an unconstitutional application of state lobbying laws.

These officials are requiring the Diocese – and presumably all other organizations – to register as a lobbyist in order to engage in activities such as a rally at the State Capitol or using its website to encourage its members to contact their elected representatives. Application of the law in this manner would subject the First Amendment rights of Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Religion, and Freedom of Assembly to government oversight and penalties...

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2 comments:

belinda said...

I am amazed at how active our Pope is. If I were his age I would just want to kick back.
You can tell that God strengthens him. I am half his age, and I hate to travel , it's a lot of work, and physical effort. God bless him.

Vincenzo said...

"I am amazed at how active our Pope is. If I were his age I would just want to kick back.
You can tell that God strengthens him. I am half his age, and I hate to travel , it's a lot of work, and physical effort. God bless him."




Yes he's amazing. Such a good and holy shepherd. We're so fortunate to have him. Let's pray that he continues to be strengthened.