The State arguably could have chosen a less restrictive means of advancing its interest in protecting children from abuse and ...

Church leaders said the law, which was set to take effect later this month, would have required them to report child abuse ...

In the ruling, District Judge David Estudillo said there was “no question” that the law burdened the free exercise of ...

A federal judge on Friday blocked a Washington state law requiring Catholic priests to report suspected child abuse or ...

A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction blocking the enforcement of a Washington state law requiring priests to ...

A judge halted a Washington law from taking effect that would compel clergy to report child abuse or neglect, no matter how ...

U.S. District Judge David Estudillo ruled that the new law, previously set to take effect July 27, singled out clergy for breaking a vow of silence while allowing other professionals to maintain a ...

State Sen. John Braun (R-Centralia) is criticizing Washington Democrats for blaming the problems they caused on the "One Big ...

The controversial law, now the center of a lawsuit, requires priests to report abuse even when disclosed during confession.

Six months after Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson took office with a moderate-sounding tone that encouraged many ...

Governor Bob Ferguson criticizes Trump's tariffs, citing harm to Washington's economy and supporting a lawsuit against the ...

Governor Ferguson warns of Washington's economic woes due to trade wars, highlighting risks to ports and agriculture.