Japan Seeks Court Order to Revoke Legal Status of Controversial Unification Church

The Japanese government plans to ask a court to revoke the legal status of the Unification Church.
The decision follows public outrage over the church's aggressive fundraising tactics and links to the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
If revoked, the church would lose its tax-exempt status but could still continue operating and practicing religion.
The government's case is based on complaints of exploitation of followers and restrictions on their decision-making.
The Unification Church claims it has reformed practices but critics argue problems persist.