Two lawsuits filed by former Scientologists go to appeal on Thursday after being dismissed by a district court: ministerial exception will be at the heart of the debate.
If there was ever any doubt, the appeal court has settled the question: the principle of ministerial exception is central to arguments over two lawsuits brought by former Scientologists against the movement.
Summoning attorneys to argue separate lawsuits brought by Marc Headley and his wife Claire, a court document spelled it out.