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A company recently settled a lawsuit with a former employee who was terminated for wearing t-shirts with anti-LGBTQ+ messaging.

Christian Mom Sues Oregon over LGBTQ+ Adoption Approach

April 26, 2023

An woman in Oregon is suing the state over its LGBTQ+ adoption policy, arguing that it discriminates against her Christian beliefs.

Category: LGBTQ and Law Religious Discrimination Religious Law

Tag: LGBT Rights LGBTQ discrimination religious discrimination religious freedom separation of church and state

A picture of the building housing the Supreme Court of the U.S.

Is the "Lemon Test" for Religious Law still Relevant after Kennedy v. Bremerton School District?

April 21, 2023

The Lemon Test had traditionally been used to determine the constitutionality of religious law, but this test was overruled last year.

Category: Supreme Court Decision Separation of church and state Church and schools Religious Discrimination Religious Law

Tag: First Amendment religious freedom separation of church and state

Supreme Court Chips Away at 14th Amendment in Dobbs Ruling

April 6, 2023

The Supreme Court's decision finding women have no right to an abortion undermined the 14th Amendment and its Due Process Clause.

Category: Supreme Court Decision Separation of church and state Abortion

Tag: 13th amendment 14th amendment First Amendment LGBT Rights religious freedom

A Christian adoption agency in New York won a lawsuit against the state over its refusal to serve same-sex and unmarried couples.

Christian Adoption Agency Wins $250,000 Settlement

March 29, 2023

A Christian adoption agency in New York won a lawsuit against the state over its refusal to serve same-sex and unmarried couples.

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

Tag: adoption First Amendment LGBT Rights LGBTQ discrimination religious freedom

Religious groups recently sued the IRS over the Johnson Amendment, which prohibits tax exempt organizations from engaging in political speech.

The "Weird Churches" of America – Should They Be Protected?

March 24, 2023

The "weird churches" in America test the limits of religions freedom and tolerance for less popular beliefs and practices.

Category: Separation of church and state Religious Discrimination Religious Law

Tag: Equal Protection Clause First Amendment religious freedom separation of church and state

The Supreme Court rejected an appeal by a Florida town of a lower court's ruling allowing a lawsuit to move forward over a prayer vigil.

Supreme Court Shrugs at Controversial Florida Prayer Vigil

March 21, 2023

The Supreme Court rejected an appeal by a Florida town of a lower court's ruling allowing a lawsuit to move forward over a prayer vigil.

Category: Supreme Court Decision Separation of church and state Religious Discrimination Religious Law

Tag: First Amendment freedom of religion separation of church and state

Can you really be sued for helping someone get an abortion? The answer is more complicated than you might expect.

Can Biden Force Pharmacists to Dispense Abortion Drugs?

March 17, 2023

Can Biden really force pharmacists to sell abortion drugs – even if this goes against their religious beliefs?

Category: Supreme Court Decision State Laws Abortion

Tag: abortion First Amendment religious freedom separation of church and state

A Colorado baker is facing a lawsuit again, this time for his refusal to bake a cake for a transgender transition celebration.

Colorado Baker Refuses to Bake Cake for Transgender Transition Celebration

March 15, 2023

A Colorado baker is facing a lawsuit again, this time for his refusal to bake a cake for a transgender transition celebration.

Category: LGBTQ and Law Supreme Court Decision State Laws Universal Life Church

Tag: anti-LGBT law Equal Protection Clause First Amendment fourteenth amendment freedom of speech

A man was arrested in Georgia after publicly holding a pro-Christian sign to raise awareness about homeless veterans.

Man Arrested for Holding Pro-Christian Sign in Public

March 8, 2023

A man was arrested in Georgia after publicly holding a pro-Christian sign to raise awareness about homeless veterans.

Category: Supreme Court Decision Separation of church and state Religious Discrimination

Tag: First Amendment freedom of religion freedom of speech religious freedom

Students Ordered to Cover Anti-Abortion Clothing While Visiting the Constitution

March 3, 2023

A group of students were told to cover up their anti-abortion slogans while standing in the same room as the Constitution.

Category: Separation of church and state Abortion

Tag: anti-abortion free speech freedom of religion