Appeals court says religious schools can’t be exempt from Maine’s nondiscrimination laws

By: Eesha Pendharkar

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: July 6, 2026

Words: 708

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 2 days ago

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Religious schools accepting public funds are required to follow Maine laws that protect against discrimination based on faith, gender identity and sexual orientation, a federal court has ruled.

Crosspoint Church, which runs Bangor Christian Schools, and St. Dominic Academy in Auburn filed separate appeals in the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit in Boston in January, 2025. The state’s anti-discrimination law infringes on their constitutional right to free exercise of …

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