Authored by Matthew Vadum via The Epoch Times,
The Supreme Court on Aug. 11 scheduled oral arguments for November in three high-stakes cases involving a religious liberty challenge to Colorado's preschool funding rules, a lawsuit over inadequate prison medical care, and a separation of powers dispute involving Labor Department penalties.
The Supreme Court in Washington on July 13, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch TimesThe court said in a new scheduling notice that on Nov. 3 it will hear St. Mary Catholic Parish v. Roy, which is about whether Colorado may decline to fund Catholic preschools.
The case could help to redefine how states reconcile anti-discrimination laws with religious freedom.
Colorado's universal preschool program pays for 15 hours of free preschool per week at public or private providers. To participate, preschools must offer "equal opportunity" to sign up regardless of religious affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, income level, or disability.
The state permits exemptions for other groups such as low-income or disabled children but has blocked Archdiocese of Denver preschools because they require families to support Catholic te
