A Supreme Court divided along ideological lines said Monday that ordinary taxpayers cannot challenge government programs that use tax breaks to direct money to religious activities.
The court ruled 5-4 in favor of an Arizona scholarship program for private schools that has mainly benefited religious schools in offering a dollar-for-dollar reduction in the income tax bill of people who participate.
The Obama administration argued aggressively for the outcome the court reached Monday; it also took the view that the challengers had no standing to sue. [emphasis mine]
:Yawn:
P. S.: Smash
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