The LA Times discusses the Hein vs. Freedom From Religion Foundation case, which the Supreme Court will consider next Wednesday February 28. At issue is whether taxpayers can sue over federal funding that the foundation perceives to promote religion. This could be a significant ruling in regards to the separation of church and state. The Bush administration is requesting that the case is thrown out, claiming that taxpayers have no legal interest in how the executive branch spends public money. If the court grants the administration's request, it will eliminate what is often the only effective mechanism for challenging financial support of religion by the executive branch. The effect would be to grant the president and his staff, as well as the vast federal bureaucracy, a license to preach. An article in the February 6 Watcher discussed this case. And read this related AP story here.