Trump Administration Revises Prayer in Public School Guidance
March 10, 2020
The Trump administration announced that it updated federal guidance for public school prayer and other regulations designed to promote religious freedom.
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Federal Court Rules Against Praying Coach
April 3, 2020
A U.S. District Court judge ruled against a praying coach who received national attention when the coach’s school prohibited him from praying on the field.
Student Expelled Over Same-Sex Marriage Sues Seminary
February 19, 2020
Students at Fuller Theological Seminary are being expelled if administrators learn they are married to someone of the same sex.
U.S. Supreme Court to Dive Deeper Into Church and State Laws
January 29, 2020
The U.S. Supreme Court will examine the required separation between church and state when It examines two Catholic school teacher terminations in 2020.
Waco Judge Receives Warning Over Refusal to Perform Same-Sex Weddings
January 22, 2020
A Texas judicial commission recently announced that a Waco-based judge's refusal to perform same-sex weddings violates Obergefell v. Hodges.
Arkansas School District Suspends Prayers at Games and Meetings
January 15, 2020
Pea Ridge School District in Arkansas recently announced that it will no longer schedule public prayers before sporting events or school board meetings.
Ohio Passes Student Religious Liberties Act
December 6, 2019
The Ohio House recently passed a religious liberties act that has received considerable attention due to how it could be interpreted.
High School Students Sue School District over Forced Christian Prayer
December 4, 2019
A Tennessee school district is being sued for promoting religion, including forced Christian prayer, thereby violating the separation of church and state.
New York Judge Blocks “Conscience Rule”
November 27, 2019
A judge recently vacated a conscience rule that allows healthcare workers to refuse care or refer in procedures with which they have religious objections.
Teacher Suspended for Religious Discussion with Students
November 22, 2019
A high school teacher in North Carolina was recently suspended for segregating students based on religious beliefs and inquiring about their religiosity.