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Katrina Anderson, Senior Human Rights Counsel, Center for Reproductive Rights July 17, 2014

The Human Rights Implications of Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. & Conestoga Wood Specialties Store v. Burwell. Katrina Anderson, Senior Human Rights Counsel, Center for Reproductive Rights July 17, 2014. CENTRAL HOLDING: As applied to closely-held corporations,

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Katrina Anderson, Senior Human Rights Counsel, Center for Reproductive Rights July 17, 2014

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  1. The Human Rights Implications of Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores Inc.& Conestoga Wood Specialties Store v. Burwell Katrina Anderson, Senior Human Rights Counsel, Center for Reproductive Rights July 17, 2014

  2. CENTRAL HOLDING: As applied to closely-held corporations, HHS regulations enforcing the ACA’s contraception mandate violate the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA).

  3. DIRECT RESULT: “Closely held” corporations can deny their employees insurance coverage for certain forms of FDA-approved birth control.

  4. THE DISSENT: Harm to women. Imposes boss’ beliefs on employees. Consequences beyond contraception(“the minefield”).

  5. HUMAN RIGHTS LAW: • Women’s access to contraception is a fundamental human right • Access takes priority • Objection is possible where there is direct involvement in procedure • Individuals can conscientiously object, not institutions

  6. OPPOSITION LAW BRIEF: • Counsel of Record: Brigham Young University School of Law • Amici: Institutions specializing in law and religion and individual experts on international and comparative law • Argument: international law protects “collective religious rights”

  7. What’s next?

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