A federal appeals court in Denver has ruled against the Obamacare abortion mandate that forces religious business owners to violate their beliefs by paying for abortifacients.
The ruling from the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ordered the case returned to the district court level for swift resolution of the request by the owners of Hobby Lobby for an injunction until the dispute fully is resolved.
The district court earlier refused to allow that injunction, and even Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor told the company owners to start paying for abortifacients for their employees – in direct violation of their faith.
However, the 10th Circuit took the case with the unusual step that the court would hear arguments en banc – rather than just a panel of judges.
In their decision, the court said Hobby Lobby has "established a likelihood of success that their rights under this statute are substantially burdened by the contraceptive-coverage requirement, and have established an irreparable harm."
The case is just one of more than five dozen pending in U.S. courts now challenging Obama's demand that employers pay for abortifacients for their employees – completely irrespective of their religious faith and beliefs.
http://www.wnd.com/2013/06/court-opposes-obama-on-abortion-mandate/
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