Solely because of the preschool is operated by a Church Rather than a secular, not profit. The state has made several important concessions in this case. Number one that the policy in this case is not neutral and that number two based on the religious character churches are not eligible for the benefit here. This admitted discoloration against religion violates this court free exercise principles. First, as stated in mcdaniel and smith, free exercise clause prevents the government from imposing special disabilities on the basis of religion and used a religious status. And forcing a choice between the exercise of religion and receiving either a government benefit, right or privilege. Assuming that there is no serious risk of an establishment violation, thats off the table are there any instances in which status, religious status, can be used to deny religions or religious believers benefits from the state or are you saying that its absent in the establishment clause problem . The status
A private investigation combing through the charred evidence which is in multiple locations. Nbc bay areas cheryl hurd joins us near the Oakland Airport where some of the debris is stored. Reporter well, the search for evidence will shift to a hangar here at the airport in a couple of weeks. The cause of the ghost ship fire is under investigation, but one attorney is determined to figure out exactly what caused that fire. It was december 2nd of last year. 36 people died during a concert and dance party in what is now known as the ghost ship fire. Now, an independent search for the cause of that deadly fire is under way. Were looking for evidence. Reporter Mary Alexander is the lead attorney in a civil suit representing 31 of the 36 people who died that night. Were looking for what might be here in the way of, for example, some cameras with photos and anything having to do with the fire pattern. Reporter sifting through all that burned debris is like trying to find a needle in a haystac
A major shakeup at the white house. General john kelly has fired Anthony Scaramucci as communications director. He lasted only 10 days on the job. The White House Press secretary said it followed and it and inappropriate interview. A man is behind bars after secretly recording a couple having sex and then trying to blackmail them. The couple had rented a room from the suspect and his wife. After they moved out, he sent them anonymous emails demanding money and threatening to make the video public. Officers were able to track him down from metadata in those emails. The open ace have treated their top pitcher. The 27yearold pitcher will go to new york in exchange for three top prospects. You are watching ktvu fox2 news at 6 30. A vascular surgeon pleaded not guilty in federal court today. We were in court today and here is what happened. Reporter dr. Christopher owens walked out of the courthouse avoiding questions. The 50yearold ucsf vascular surgeon entered a not guilty plea monday on
Senator glenn died december 8 2016 at the age of 95. Up next on American History tv. National air and space museum remembers the life of john glenn on his 96 birthday in a discussion with david pryor and catherine sullivan, veteran of three Space Shuttle missions and the first woman to walk in space. This is about one hour. Great to see this crowd. This is a john glenn event. Good evening. I am jack daly. Of the smithsonian air and space museum, it is my pleasure to welcome you to a very special john glenn lecture in space history. We established this lecture series in 2004 to spotlight legendary figures in aviation. And over the last 13 years, we have welcomed extraordinary individuals. But none of them has loomed larger in the history books then our programs namesake, john glenn. For many years, john glenn hosted these events. The last few years when they were unable to come in person, they were with us in spirit. Senator glenn passed away in december after a lifetime of service to h
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