Religious Groups React to Supreme Court Vouchers Decision

Links to organizations' press releases hailing and condemning the Supreme Court ruling that school vouchers are constitutional.

Catholic Groups

U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops
Hails decision, calls it a "significant victory for parents."

Catholic League
Announces the League's Amicus brief was victorious.

Jewish Groups

American Jewish Congress
Calls decision disappointing, pledges to resist further toppling of wall separating church and state. American Jewish Committee
Denounces decision, maintains support for public education.

Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations
Hails Supreme Court decision

Anti-Defamation League
Calls school vouchers the "wrong choice" for public education

Reform Jewish Movement
Says vouchers endanger public schools

Civil Liberties & Legal Groups

American Center for Law & Justice
Hails decision, says it will "revolutionize" nation's educational system."

Americans United for Separation of Church & State
Calls decision "the worst church-state ruling in 50 years," but says the battle will shift to states.

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