Tuesday, November 27, 2007

High Court Declines Mich. Faith-Based Program Case

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to get involved in a dispute between Michigan officials and a faith-based program for troubled youths.

The Michigan Family Independence Agency imposed a moratorium on Teen Ranch Inc., in Marlette in the Thumb area, from participating in a government-financed program for abused, neglected and delinquent children, saying the ranch coerced the 11- to 17-year-olds into religious activities.

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