Hobby Lobby case

The Hobby Lobby case involved a legal battle over the Affordable Care Act's contraception mandate. Hobby Lobby, a Christian-owned craft store chain, argued that requiring them to provide certain contraceptive coverage violated their religious beliefs. They sued the government, claiming it infringed on their religious freedom. In 2014, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Hobby Lobby, allowing closely held private companies to be exempt from the mandate if it conflicted with their religious beliefs. This decision emphasized that religious rights can sometimes take precedence over certain regulations, shaping how employers' religious freedoms are balanced with public health policies.