Name
Tax-Exempt Organizations: Repeal of the Johnson Amendment and What it Means for Religious Institutions Seeking Tax Exempt Status
Speakers
Ben Leff, American University, Washington College of Law
Betsy Grossman, Trister, Ross, Schadler & Gold PLLC
Alex Reid, Baker & Hostetler LLP
Betsy Grossman, Trister, Ross, Schadler & Gold PLLC
Alex Reid, Baker & Hostetler LLP
Date & Time
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Description
After decades of public inaction, the government has proposed crafting a limited exception to the Johnson Amendment in a case in the Eastern District of Texas and has added Johnson Amendment guidance to its Priority Guidance Plan. This panel discusses recent developments for charitable nonprofits seeking to communicate their views on candidates.