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Salvation Army vs. Portland Lawsuit | Portland News
The Salvation Army is fighting a Portland lawsuit that claims its Northrup shelter harms neighborhood property values, arguing the facility is a protected religious ministry under Oregon’s anti-SLAPP law. Originally set to close, the shelter’s operations are now extended through the year as legal proceedings unfold. Experts debate whether religious organizations can claim exemption from liability when using public funds for secular services, while the city insists faith-based groups remain eligible for public contracts. A judge will decide if the Salvation Army’s religious defense holds…
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