The U.S. Supreme Court, during arguments Monday, appeared to side with Catholic Charities in Wisconsin over whether religiously affiliated groups are entitled to an exemption from certain state taxes.

The Supreme Court signaled Monday it is poised to side with Catholic Charities in a dispute over whether religiously affiliated groups are entitled to an exemption from certain state taxes, a decision that could expand the types of groups that would receive a break under the First Amendment.

The Supreme Court appeared Monday to be leaning toward a Catholic charitable organization pushing back against the state of Wisconsin in the latest religious rights case to come before the court. In a case that could have wide-ranging effects,