Catholic Charities of Ingham, Eaton & Clinton Counties v. Hertel et al

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Case Number:

1:26-cv-01941

Court:

Michigan Western

Nature of Suit:

Civil Rights: Other

Judge:

Hala Y. Jarbou

Firms

  1. October 05, 2026

    Catholic Org. Funding Cut Wasn't About Faith, Mich. Says

    A Catholic charity is improperly attempting to insert a prior religious liberty case over Michigan's foster care policies into current litigation challenging the charity's de-designation as a provider of treatment for substance use disorder, state officials have argued in a brief seeking dismissal.

  2. September 10, 2026

    Catholic Charity Fights Bid To Toss Funding Cut Suit

    A Catholic charity said its opposition to abortion and contraception led Michigan to unconstitutionally terminate its decade-long role as a state-designated service provider for women suffering from substance abuse, and it urged a federal judge to reject the state's request to dismiss a civil rights suit filed by the organization.