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Ketanji Brown Jackson accuses Catholic preschools of wanting ‘special rule’ to bar LGBT families in universal preschool case

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Birle, J. (2026, November 3). Ketanji Brown Jackson accuses Catholic preschools of wanting ‘special rule’ to bar LGBT families in universal preschool case. Washington Examiner. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/supreme-court/4789693/ketanji-brown-jackson-accuses-catholic-preschools-bar-lgbt-families/

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During Supreme Court oral arguments in St. Mary Catholic Parish v. Roy, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson criticized Catholic schools for requesting an exemption from Colorado’s universal preschool program that requires admission of all families regardless of their beliefs. Jackson accused the coalition of seeking a “special rule” to discriminate against LGBT families and other groups that do not adhere to Catholic teachings. The case centers on whether excluding religious institutions from the state-funded program violates their First Amendment rights, with Justice Jackson and two other liberal justices pressing for clarity on how such an exemption could prevent discrimination.

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The Supreme Court heard arguments in St. Mary Catholic Parish v. Roy on November 3, 2026, concerning whether Catholic schools should be exempt from Colorado’s nondiscrimination rules to participate in the state's universal preschool program. The case centers around two Denver-area Catholic schools that refuse admission to children with LGBTQ+ parents and are seeking an exemption from the program's requirement to provide equal opportunities regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. Erika Nagle, a mother whose three children attend St. Mary Catholic Parish, claims her family was denied $12,000 in taxpayer-funded preschool benefits because they chose a Catholic education. Colorado argues its policy aims to ensure disadvantaged families have access to preschool services without discrimination. However, the Supreme Court’s conservative justices appeared likely to side with the Catholic schools, suggesting a potential ruling in favor of religious exemptions over LGBTQ+ rights.

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Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson sharply questioned a coalition of Catholic schools on Tuesday that are seeking to be allowed into Colorado’s universal preschool program without having to admit families who do not abide by Catholic teachings, accusing them of asking for a “special rule” to discriminate.

left accuses the schools of wanting an exemption to discriminate
Jackson, along with the two other liberal justices on the high court, grilled Nicholas Reaves, a lawyer for the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty representing the Catholic preschools, over whether their stance would allow for discrimination.

left questions the schools' position as allowing discrimination

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Catholic Colorado First Amendment St. Mary Catholic Parish v. The Supreme Court

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Catholic NORP · 6× Colorado GPE · 1× Jackson PERSON · 1× Ketanji Brown Jackson PERSON · 1× Nicholas Reaves PERSON · 1× Roy PERSON · 1× St. Mary Catholic Parish v. ORG · 1× The Supreme Court ORG · 1× the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty ORG · 1×

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Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson sharply questioned a coalition of Catholic schools on Tuesday that are seeking to be allowed into Colorado’s universal preschool program without having to admit families who do not abide by Catholic teachings, accusing them of asking for a “special rule” to discriminate.

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Ketanji Brown Jackson accuses Catholic preschools of wanting ‘special rule’ to bar LGBT families in universal preschool case · assertive framing

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who → question → rule

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments in St. Mary Catholic Parish v. Roy, a case involving the state’s decision to bar Catholic preschools from its universal preschool programs because they refuse to comply with standards requiring schools to admit any child. asserted

they → hear → child

The coalition of Catholic schools argued that asking them to admit families who do not follow Catholic teachings would sacrifice their beliefs, which they say violates their First Amendment rights. asserted

they → argue → rights

Jackson, along with the two other liberal justices on the high court, grilled Nicholas Reaves, a lawyer for the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty representing the Catholic preschools, over whether their stance would allow for discrimination. asserted

stance → grill → discrimination