Judge Hears Argument in Indiana School Voucher Case

Earlier today, Judge Michael Keele heard oral arguments in the challenge to Indiana's school voucher program. Among other state constitutional claims, Plaintiffs urged the court to reject it for violating Indiana's provisions against providing aid to religious institutions.

West also emphasized the Indiana Constitution says no person shall be compelled to support any place of worship or ministry and "no money shall be drawn from the treasury for the benefit or any religious or theological institution." 

Defending the law, Indiana Solicitor General Thomas Fisher argued the constitution only prohibits a direct tax to support a church and said the General Assembly is free to spend general tax dollars however it wishes. He also questioned whether church-run schools are religious institutions.

Judge Keele indicated a decision would come early next week.