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New Mexico megachurch endorses Republican candidates, testing federal ban
A large New Mexico megachurch has publicly endorsed Republican candidates, a move that challenges the federal ban on churches endorsing political candidates while retaining tax-exempt status. US law has long prohibited houses of worship from backing candidates, making the endorsement a direct test of how authorities and courts respond. The story is drawing attention for its potential implications for the separation of church and state.
Why now: The endorsement directly challenges IRS rules on political activity by churches, raising questions about enforcement and church-state separation.
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