Hannibal-LaGrange University challenges DOE regulation, citing religious freedom concerns over equal treatment rule.

Hannibal-LaGrange University is challenging a U.S. Department of Education regulation that it says violates its religious freedom. The rule requires equal treatment of same-sex and opposite-sex couples in housing and programs, and needs co-signatures on agreements from entities with ownership stakes. The university argues this undermines its religious autonomy and has led to financial losses. It is considering a lawsuit to protect its rights.