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By The Hand Club For Kids v. Illinois Department of Employment Security

When the Heavy Hand of Government Gets to Decide What’s Religious and What’s Not

Summary

The Illinois Department of Employment Security attempted to assess unemployment compensation taxes to By The Hand Club For Kids, a ministry of The Moody Church, even though it had qualified as nontaxable since its creation in 2001. The ministry has provided chapel services and Bible studies in addition to free food and medical care to underprivileged children.

Press Releases

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December 31st, 2020
Illinois Appellate Court halts agency's attempt to tax religious ministry to underprivileged children
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July 18th, 2018
Court thwarts Illinois agency's attempt to tax religious ministry to underprivileged children

Case Documents

Court

Title

Date

Appellate Court

Illinois Appellate Court opinion

12/30/2020

Trial Court

7/18/2018

Trial Court

Plaintiff's reply in support of complaint

6/6/2018

Trial Court

Plaintiff's memorandum of law in support of complaint

4/4/2018

Case Profiles

Jeremiah Galus

Senior Counsel

Jeremiah Galus serves as senior counsel for Alliance Defending Freedom, where he is a key member of the Center for Christian Ministries.