$2.$ HH Tools is a for$-$profit, closely but publicly held, hardware chain stores located in New York, Vermont, and Ohio. HH Tools was created with and operates by Christian principles deeply held by the H family. However, under newly enacted New York state law, HH Tools is required to provide their employees with expanded health insurance, including many medical practices $($such as birth control$)$ that go against the deeply held beliefs of the owners. HH Tools refuses to provide these parts of the health coverage.

a$.$ Explain what aspects of HH Tools gives it protection under the ruling in Burwell v$.$ Hobby Lobby, Inc.