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Cedar Park Assembly of God of Kirkland v. Kreidler

Cedar Park Assembly of God of Kirkland v. Kreidler
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Summary

A Washington state law, SB 6219, forces churches to cover elective abortions in their health insurance plans. As a result of the state’s mandate, Cedar Park Church’s insurance carrier inserted abortion coverage, including surgical abortion coverage, directly into the church’s health plan.

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Press Releases

Washington church asks full 9th Circuit to protect pro-life beliefs

April 4, 2025

Washington church asks full 9th Circuit to protect pro-life beliefs
WA church back at 9th Circuit to protect pro-life beliefs

August 14, 2024

WA church back at 9th Circuit to protect pro-life beliefs
18 states, advocates support WA church challenging state abortion mandate

November 30, 2023

18 states, advocates support WA church challenging state abortion mandate
Seattle-area church to 9th Circuit: Don’t let WA force us to pay for abortions

November 22, 2023

Seattle-area church to 9th Circuit: Don’t let WA force us to pay for abortions
Seattle-area church required to pay for abortions returns to 9th Circuit

August 23, 2023

Seattle-area church required to pay for abortions returns to 9th Circuit
9th Circuit rules in favor of Seattle-area church forced to pay for abortions

July 22, 2021

9th Circuit rules in favor of Seattle-area church forced to pay for abortions
WA church to 9th Circuit: Don’t let state force us to fund abortion

September 2, 2020

WA church to 9th Circuit: Don’t let state force us to fund abortion
Washington forces church to choose: Fund abortions or break the law

March 8, 2019

Washington forces church to choose: Fund abortions or break the law

Commentary

Washington state abandons its namesake’s legacy on religious liberty

Lathan Watts

September 01, 2023

Washington state wants to force this church to pay for abortions

Maureen Collins

September 03, 2020

Washington Abortion Mandate Violates Letter, Spirit of Constitution

Denise Burke

September 06, 2020

Don’t Force My Church to Pay For Abortions

Jay Smith

July 09, 2021

Case Documents

Court
Title
Date
Appellate Court
Amicus Brief Supporting Petition for Rehearing En Banc – NC Values Institute
04/14/2025
Appellate Court
Amicus Brief Supporting Petition for Rehearing En Banc – Montana Public Policy Center
04/14/2025
Appellate Court
Amicus Brief Supporting Petition for Rehearing En Banc – Christian Legal Society and the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty
04/11/2025
Appellate Court
Amicus Brief Supporting Petition for Rehearing En Banc – South Carolina and 17 Other States
04/11/2025
Appellate Court
Amicus Brief Supporting Petition for Rehearing En Banc – Sutherland Institute
04/08/2025
Appellate Court
Petition for rehearing en banc
04/03/2025
Appellate Court
Opinion of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit
03/06/2025
Appellate Court
Third Brief of Appellant/Cross-Appellee
03/22/2024
Appellate Court
Amicus Brief – Life Legal Defense Foundation
11/29/2023
Appellate Court
Amicus Brief – Montana Public Policy Center
11/29/2023
Appellate Court
Amicus Brief – Notre Dame Law School Religious Liberty Clinic
11/29/2023
Appellate Court
Amicus Brief – Sutherland Institute
11/29/2023
Appellate Court
Amicus Brief – Christian Legal Society and The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty
11/29/2023
Appellate Court
Amicus Brief – Institute for Faith and Family
11/28/2023
Appellate Court
Amicus Brief – Robertson Center for Constitutional Law
11/28/2023
Appellate Court
Amicus Brief – Oregon Right to Life
11/28/2023
Appellate Court
Amicus Brief – South Carolina & 17 other states
11/28/2023
Appellate Court
First brief of appellant/cross-appellee
11/22/2023
Trial Court
Notice of Appeal
08/23/2023
Trial Court
Order Granting defendant’s motion for summary judgment
07/25/2023
Trial Court
Plaintiff’s opposition to defendants’ motion for summary judgment
03/31/2023
Trial Court
Plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment
03/09/2023
Appellate Court
9th Circuit Memorandum Ruling
07/22/2021
Appellate Court
9th Circuit reply brief
01/26/2021
Appellate Court
Plaintiff-appellant’s opening brief filed with 9th Circuit
09/02/2020
Trial Court
Order denying motion for preliminary injunction and granting motion to dismiss
05/06/2020
Trial Court
Plaintiff’s motion for preliminary injunction and memorandum in support
05/13/2019
Trial Court
Plaintiff’s opposition to defendants’ motion to dismiss
05/13/2019
Trial Court
Complaint
03/08/2019

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