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Satanic Black Mass in Kansas Ends in Utter Mayhem

July 29, 2026

Category: State Laws

Tag: freedom of religion freedom of speech satanic temple

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religious accommodation

Custody Case Triggers Major Religious Lawsuit in Maine

April 6, 2026

A mother in Maine was waiting to see whether an appellate court would allow her to maintain custody in her daughter’s religious upbringing.

Category: Separation of church and state State Laws

Tag: First Amendment LGBTQ discrimination religious freedom separation of church and state

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West Virginia Allows Parents to Opt-Out Their Kids from Vaccines on Religious Grounds

January 7, 2026

A judge in West Virginia has decided that all parents should be able to opt-out their children from vaccination requirements to attend school.

Category: Religious Discrimination Religion and Health State Laws

Tag: First Amendment religion in school religious exemption religious freedom

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A man dressed as a religious official with a cross necklace pointing his finger in disapproval.

Two New Wrongful Termination Cases Focus on Religious Discrimination

December 24, 2025

Two new wrongful termination cases spotlight how religious freedom arguments generally outweigh non-discrimination protections for gender.

Category: LGBTQ and Law Separation of church and state Religious Discrimination Federal Law State Laws

Tag: First Amendment LGBTQ discrimination religious exemption religious freedom separation of church and state

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Psychedelic Church Fights for Right to Use Flavored E-Cigarettes

November 11, 2025

A church in Utah is fighting for its right to use e-cigarettes as part of its religious observances after a recent raid by law enforcement.

Category: Religious Discrimination State Laws Start Your Own Church

Tag: First Amendment religious freedom separation of church and state

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Psychedelic Mushroom Religion Wins Major Victory in Utah Court

October 23, 2025

A religion that advocates for psychedelic mushroom use has won an initial legal decision thanks to the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.

Category: Separation of church and state Religious Discrimination State Laws

Tag: First Amendment religious exemption religious freedom religious freedom restoration act separation of church and state

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New Jersey Mall Sued for Breaking Obscure Religious Law

September 10, 2025

A New Jersey mall is being sued for selling items on Sunday, in violation of local "blue laws" that ban commerce on the Sabbath.

Category: Religious Law State Laws Universal Life Church

Tag: blue laws ten commandments

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Colorado Summer Camp Sues to Keep Males From Female Bathrooms

June 18, 2025

A Christian summer camp is suing Colorado in order to get a religious exemption from accommodating transgender individuals' bathroom needs.

Category: LGBTQ and Law Supreme Court Decision State Laws

Tag: First Amendment LGBTQ discrimination religious exemption religious freedom separation of church and state

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The Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal regarding a Colorado law that bans conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ youth.

Supreme Court Set to Address Challenge to Colorado’s Ban on Conversion Therapy

March 26, 2025

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal regarding a Colorado law that bans conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ youth.

Category: LGBTQ and Law Supreme Court Decision Separation of church and state State Laws

Tag: First Amendment LGBT Rights LGBTQ LGBTQ discrimination religious freedom

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The Church of Satan and its supporters continue to cause controversy both in the United States and across the pond.

Church of Satan Continues to Cause Controversy  

March 21, 2025

The Church of Satan and its supporters continue to cause controversy both in the United States and across the pond.

Category: Separation of church and state Religious Discrimination State Laws

Tag: First Amendment religion in school separation of church and state

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