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What point did Justice Anthony Kennedy emphasize in his concurring opinion in Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc.?
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In his concurring opinion in Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., Justice Anthony Kennedy emphasized two primary points. First, he reiterated the majorityâs position that the courtâs ruling was narrow and applied specifically to the contraceptive mandate at issue. Second, he underscored the court's finding that the accommodation already devised by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for religious nonprofit organizationsâwhich allowed for the provision of contraceptive services without requiring the employer to pay for or facilitate themâwould not impinge upon the plaintiffs' religious beliefs.1