In Test of Religious Freedom, Supreme Court To Hear Case of Mail Carrier Who Refused To Work On Sundays

The case is the latest religious confrontation the high court has been asked to referee. In recent years, the court’s 6-3 conservative majority has been particularly sensitive to the concerns of religious plaintiffs.

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Gerald Groff, a former postal worker whose case will be argued before the Supreme Court, on March 8, 2023, at Quarryville, Pennsylvania. AP/Carolyn Kaster

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court is being asked to decide under what circumstances businesses must accommodate the needs of religious employees.

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