Supreme Court to Hear Landmark Abortion Case
November 10, 2021
The Supreme Court will soon hear an abortion case out of Mississippi that directly challenges the precedent set in Roe v. Wade.
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Supreme Court Poised to Hear Religious Rights Case
November 19, 2021
In a religious rights case coming before the Supreme Court, the conservative majority will most likely further entrench government support of religion.
North Carolina Board of Education Replaces Prayer with Moment of Silence Before Meetings
November 5, 2021
North Carolina Board of Education cut out-loud prayer in favor of a moment of silence before meetings.
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 Rejects Church’s Shutdown Challenge
November 20, 2020
The Supreme Court has rejected a church's shutdown challenge.
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.
Army Chaplains' Prayer Videos Removed From Facebook
May 13, 2020
Several prayer videos created by Christian army chaplains during the coronavirus pandemic were recently removed from an army brigade's main Facebook page.
Stimulus Package Includes Religious Organizations
May 1, 2020
Challenging the Constitution’s separation of church and state, the government will provide direct funding to churches as part of the stimulus package.
Alabama Considers Revising Yoga Ban
April 17, 2020
Since 1993, the state of Alabama has maintained a yoga ban in public schools, arguing it is a "Hindu philosophy" and a "method of religious training."
Florida Legislators Debate Proposal to Allow Pre-Game Prayers at Athletic Events
April 14, 2020
Lawmakers in Florida are currently considering a bill that would permit pre-game prayers at school-sponsored athletic events.