AU challenges tax exempt status of Liberty University

[Ed Brayton]

In the wake of Liberty U pulling recognition from the College Democrats
club, Americans United has written a letter to the IRS challenging their tax
exempt status. The letter says:

 

"Political clubs operating on campus often endorse and work on behalf of
candidates, and officially recognized clubs are eligible for funding through
student-activity fees. This decision by Liberty University effectively means
that only the Republican club, which works to elect Republicans, will
receive funding. The university's decision offers Republican candidates a
type of in-kind contribution that is not being made available to Democratic
candidates."

 

http://www.au.org/media/press-releases/archives/au-letter-to-irs-re-liberty.
pdf

 

Any thoughts on whether they have a strong case here?

 

Ed

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