In Lubbock, the Diocese of Lubbock published an online list of priests credibly accused of sexually abusing a “minor,” including Respondent Jesus Guerrero. Mr. Guerrero is accused of having sexually abused an adult woman, whom the Church defines as a “minor” because of her mental capacity. The Diocese argues that their statements were privately made, and that the inquiry of whether the Diocese defamed Mr. Guerrero by applying the Church’s definition of “minor” to his situation offends First Amendment principles. This amicus brief argues that the First Amendment does not protect the Diocese’s statements, that expanding the Diocese’s ability to defame members and employees will silence victims, and that the “religious autonomy” principle touted by the Diocese is a departure from any reasonable interpretation of First Amendment protections historically given to religious entities, and that adopting a “religious autonomy” doctrine will invariably hurt children.