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.
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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.
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.
Kentucky School Removes “Prayer Lockers”
October 23, 2019
A high school in eastern Kentucky’s Pike County has announced its decision to remove prayer lockers from its hallways after receiving complaints.
Minnesota Circuit Court Allows “Christian Beliefs” Case to Advance
October 15, 2019
A federal appeals court has revived a lawsuit initiated by a couple that challenges a law that they feel forces them to violate their "Christian beliefs."
Supreme Court Poised to Hear Landmark Religious Funding Case
October 11, 2019
The Supreme Court is poised to hear a case that will address the question of whether states can be forced to provide religious funding with taxpayer money.
Kentucky High School Removes “Bible Literacy” Course
September 13, 2019
A high school in Kentucky announced that it will not offer a “Bible literacy” course due to concerns over teaching Bible-based electives in public schools.
South Dakota Public Schools Add “In God We Trust” to Walls
September 6, 2019
South Dakota now requires public schools to prominently display the country's motto "In God We Trust" on walls or plaques.