Massachusetts Court Blocks Rent-Control Ballot Over Religious Exemption
TL;DR
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court blocked a November rent-control ballot question after ruling its religious exemption makes the measure unconstitutional to put before voters, citing the state constitution’s prohibition on ballot questions about religion. Opponents hail the ruling as protecting housing policy; supporters vow to pursue a revised measure or a 2028 ballot as lawmakers consider alternatives.
Topics:nationpolitics#ballot-measure#massachusetts#politics#religion-exemption#rent-control#supreme-judicial-court
- High court derails rent control ballot question, citing mention of religion WBUR
- State’s high court blocks rent control ballot question from November ballot The Boston Globe
- Rent control question disqualified due to religious exemption WGBH
- Rent control question cannot appear on ballot in November, Massachusetts' highest court rules CBS News
- Rent control question tossed from ballot, SJC cites religious exemptions Boston Herald
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