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Places of worship could lose tax-exempt status if found in violation of the Johnson Amendment, but the IRS has largely shied away from enforcing it.

<p>Evangelical megachurches are increasingly confident that they can directly intervene in political races, declaring one candidate "ordained" and another "demonic," without anyone doing anything about it. </p>

Some churches across the Commonwealth are breaking the law, and doing so intentionally. What is this law, and why are they breaking it?

For nearly 70 years, federal law has barred churches from directly involving themselves in political campaigns, but the IRS has largely abdicated its enforcement responsibilities as churches have become more brazen about publicly backing candidates.

The group has long been a highly influential voice on politics in their communities and played a key role in mobilizing Black voters.

For nearly 70 years, federal law has barred churches from directly involving themselves in political campaigns, but the IRS has largely abdicated its en...

The Internal Revenue Service has largely abdicated its enforcement responsibilities as churches have become more brazen.

For nearly 70 years, federal law has barred churches from directly involving themselves in political campaigns, but the IRS has largely abdicated its enforcement responsibilities as churches have become more brazen about publicly backing candidates.

Your host discussed the state of play with just over a week until Election Day.

Federal law has bars churches from directly involving themselves in political campaigns. Now, the IRS has largely abdicated enforcement.