The IRS has stated that churches can endorse political candidates without jeopardizing their tax-exempt status. This decision follows a 2024 lawsuit filed by two churches and a religious organization, who argued that the IRS's previous ban on political endorsements violated their First Amendment rights. The lawsuit challenged the long-standing Johnson Amendment provision, which prohibited tax-exempt organizations, including churches, from engaging in political campaign activity. The IRS's clarification effectively reverses its previous stance on the issue, potentially altering the landscape of political involvement for religious institutions.