Our Lady of Guadalupe Sch. v. Morrissey-Berru

# Supreme Court Ruling: Our Lady of Guadalupe School v. Morrissey-Berru ## What Happened Teachers at Our Lady of Guadalupe School, a Catholic institution, filed lawsuits claiming they faced age and disability discrimination. They argued the school treated them unfairly because of their age or disabilities and violated employment laws. ## What the Court Decided The U.S. Supreme Court sided with the school. The Court ruled that religious schools have a constitutional right to make their own decisions about teachers without government interference. This is called the "ministerial exception." Because the teachers taught religious subjects and represented the school's faith, the Court found that employment discrimination laws don't apply to these positions. ## Why This Matters for Workers This ruling significantly limits protections for teachers at religious schools. Workers who experience age or disability discrimination at religious institutions may not be able to use federal anti-discrimination laws for protection. The decision prioritizes religious organizations' freedom to choose their own staff over worker protections in those settings. Workers at religious employers should understand they may have fewer legal remedies available than employees at secular companies.