What is the Church Autonomy Doctrine? And New Laws Impacting Religious Freedom
September 29, 2025
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Episode Summary
Welcome to the Napa Legal Podcast, where we discuss religious liberty from the perspective of faith-based nonprofits. This week Frank DeVito and Joseph Clement discuss the following legal and policy updates:
0:55 The Fifth Circuit's recent decision in favor a Baptist organization that invoked the Church Autonomy Doctrine;
14:09 A new law in California that expands who is allowed to make medical decisions for minors other than the child's parents;
21:48 An attempt in the Florida legislature to revoke state funding from pregnancy resource centers.