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.
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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.
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.
Washington Student Athletes Advance Religious Liberty Rights
October 2, 2019
Two student athletes in Washington initiated legal action against a sports association for forcing them to choose between their religion and their sport.
Washington Florist Plans to Appeal to US Supreme Court
July 26, 2019
A florist who declined to create floral arrangements for a same sex wedding has announced plans to appeal her case to the United States Supreme Court.
Former Dean Initiates Wrongful Termination Lawsuit Over Wiccan Beliefs
July 12, 2019
A Wiccan professor was recently forced to resign from her position at St. Bonaventure University as a result of her beliefs.
How Justice Kavanaugh Could Alter Landmark Cases
November 9, 2018
Newly appointed Justice Kavanaugh could alter the outcome of many landmark cases that may appear before the Supreme Court.