Justice Department backs Christian group in U. Iowa dispute
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — The federal government is supporting a Christian group that's suing the University of Iowa after losing campus recognition for denying a leadership position to a gay student.
The Justice Department filed a "statement of interest" backing a lawsuit filed by Business Leaders in Christ, arguing the university violated its rights to free speech and assembly.
The university revoked the group's registration in November 2017 after a student complained that the group denied his request to serve as vice president after disclosing he's gay.