Christian Group Sues Challenging Maine's Interpretation of Its Charitable Licensing Law

by Howard Friedman
Religion Clause
October 1, 2009

https://www.legal-project.org/480/christian-group-sues-challenging-maines

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In June, the Charitable Solicitations section of Maine's Office of Licensing & Registration imposed a civil penalty of $3000 on the Christian Action Network, finding that it had violated 9 MRS Sec. 5013 by using Governor John Baldacci's name in a letter soliciting contributions without the Governor's consent. (CAN Release.) The solicitation letter complained that some of Maine's public schools were promoting Islam by providing instruction on the Five Pillars of Islam and the Koran and that some schools provide a prayer room for Muslims. It urged recipients of the letter to contact the Governor to complain.

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