Trump's vow to 'destroy' Johnson Amendment could wreak havoc on charitable world
- Written by Philip Hackney, James E. & Betty M. Phillips Associate Professor of Law, Louisiana State University
President Donald Trump recently pledged to “destroy” the Johnson Amendment, a 63-year-old law that bans charities from engaging in political activities.
As Trump said this at the National Prayer Breakfast, his focus was on permitting religious groups to play a more vocal role in political campaigns. Our experience in researching...
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