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Appeals court hears arguments in religious contraception case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit considered whether religious organizations that object to contraceptives can be required to provide access to them through health coverage.

Published Jul 7, 2026, 3:44 PM EDT | WFMZZ

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit heard arguments Tuesday over whether religious organizations that object to contraception can be mandated to provide access to contraceptives through healthcare coverage. The dispute raises questions about balancing religious objections with access to contraceptive services under health plans.