[A.A. Cunningham]

Hosanna-Tabor Evangelical Lutheran Church and School v. E.E.O.C.

The court ruled in favor of the church.

Indeed they did just as they will in this case if they grant cert.

The lesbian is going to lose regardless of whether or not Ohio thinks state law trumps the First Amendment.

[Pontiac]

The court ruled in favor of the church.

Indeed they did just as they will in this case if they grant cert.

The lesbian is going to lose regardless of whether or not Ohio thinks state law trumps the First Amendment.

First of all the courts decision hinged on the fact that the teacher was also a minister which this woman clearly is not so the case does not necessarily have an important bearing on the case.

Second she is seeking redress through a Columbus city ordinance so this will be going first to a city court and then the state courts so Ohio’s constitution will be the first line of defense for the church.