Supreme Court Rules In Favor of Catholic Charity
October 28, 2021
A Catholic charity is allowed to discriminate against same-sex couples in its placement of foster children.
Religious Discrimination - Universal Life Church
Siblings Banned From High School After Not Wearing Masks Due to Religious Reasons
November 2, 2021
A brother and sister were sent home from a California high school after refusing to wear masks, citing religious beliefs.
Satanic Temple Argues Ohio Burial Law is Unconstitutional
October 22, 2021
A burial law in Ohio mandates that fetal tissue be buried or cremated, raising important questions regarding the separation of church and state.
Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Religious Challenge Against New York COVID-19 Restrictions
December 18, 2020
The Supreme Court recently found New York's COVID-19 restrictions to be an unconstitutional infringement on religious freedom.
Federal Judge Blocks North Carolina’s Religious Service Restrictions
June 10, 2020
A federal judge recently overruled the North Carolina Governor's religious service restrictions, allowing houses of worship to resume indoor services.
US Supreme Court Hears Two Critical Religious Rights Cases
May 27, 2020
Two recent Supreme Court cases ask whether Catholic school instructors qualify as “ministers,” and whether religious rights laws are therefore applicable.
Hijab Incident Highlights Religious Clothing Rules
December 10, 2019
A ninth grader in Buffalo, NY says that she was forced to remove her hijab at the request of an assistant principal who requested proof of Muslim faith.
Trump Administration Advances Proposal to Rescind Nondiscrimination Protections
November 20, 2019
A new proposal will allow faith-based adoption and foster care agencies to turn away same-sex couples, singles parents, and people who do not share the agencies' religious beliefs.
Sikh Sheriff's Deputy Remembered As Advocate for Religious Freedom
November 15, 2019
Sikh sheriff's deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal was a passionate advocate for religious freedom who helped strengthen the First Amendment for religious minorities.
Michigan AG Files Motion to Stay Decision on Same-Sex Adoptions
November 8, 2019
A federal judge previously issued a preliminary injunction that allowed religiously affiliated adoption agencies to refuse same-sex adoptions.