Defense department reverses Latter-day Saints Church classification after Utah lawmakers object
The defense department reversed its classification of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints after Utah lawmakers raised objections. The change followed internal review prompted by the lawmakers' concerns.
news.google.comThe reversal came after the lawmakers contacted defense officials about the classification. Officials did not provide details on the original classification or the specific concerns raised.
Background on the classification The classification had drawn attention from state representatives in Utah. Lawmakers stated that the designation did not align with their understanding of the church's activities. No timeline was given for when the classification was first issued or how long the review process lasted.
The defense department has not announced whether similar classifications for other religious organizations are under review.
