Two prominent church-state advocates have written to the Illinois Department of Commerce warning that funding earmarked to religious organizations in the state's recently passed capital budget is an improper use of government funds. Americans United quotes from their letter, written with the Anti-Defamation League:
“We ask that you review all of the grants to recipients identified on the attached list, as well as any other grants slated for religious organizations, to ensure constitutional compliance,” AU’s letter insisted. “Pervasively sectarian organizations should be denied the funds altogether, and for all other organizations, restrictions and safeguards must be put in place to prevent state funds from being used to advance religion.”
The Chicago Tribune has more. You can read the letter (pdf) here.
