ULC Case Law Blog - Universal Life Church

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

Virginia Legislature Fails to Remove Same-Sex Marriage Ban from State Constitution

November 2, 2022

Last year, bills were passed to begin repealing Virginia's invalid same-sex marriage ban that remains in its state constitution.

Category: LGBTQ and Law Supreme Court Decision State Laws Marriage Legislation

Tag: anti-LGBT law LGBT Rights LGBTQ discrimination Same-Sex Marriage separation of church and state

Muslim and Christian parents filed suit against their kids' school for not allowing them to opt out of lessons on gender and sexuality.

Supreme Court Decides Maine Must Fund Religious Instruction

October 28, 2022

The Supreme Court recently ruled that Maine must fund religious instruction at parochial schools if it also funds private, secular education.

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

Tag: Establishment Clause First Amendment Free Exercise Clause LGBTQ discrimination religion in school

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

Investigation Considers Whether Vermont School Discriminated Against LGBTQ+ Students

October 13, 2022

Vermont’s Department for Children and Families investigated a Christian school over potential discrimination against LGBTQ+ students.

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

Tag: First Amendment LGBTQ discrimination separation of church and state Supreme Court decision

Religious tattoos are in the news due to a Jerusalem cross on Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth.

Virginia Passes Law Guarding Outward Religious Faith Expressions

October 7, 2022

Virginia’s governor recently signed a law protecting outward religious faith expressions in the Commonwealth.

Category: Separation of church and state Religious Law State Laws

Tag: First Amendment religious freedom separation of church and state

When religious beliefs conflict with medical science, courts may need to step in. Blood transfusions for Jehovah's Witnesses are one example.

Lawsuit Emerges Over Ohio Medical Conscience Clause Allowing Denial of Treatment to LGBTQ+ Individuals

October 4, 2022

A medical conscience clause was recently inserted into an Ohio budget bill to allow healthcare workers to refuse service to LGBTQ patients. Now it is the subject of multiple lawsuits.

Category: LGBTQ and Law Religion and Health State Laws

Tag: anti-LGBT law healthcare LGBTQ discrimination religious freedom

The Universal Life Church recently won its lawsuit against Tennessee over a law barring its ministers from officiating weddings.

Allegheny County, PA Settles Lawsuit With Universal Life Church

July 27, 2022

The Allegheny County lawsuit was recently settled in the Universal Life Church's favor, so now ULC ministers can operate fully in the area.

Category: Wedding Laws Separation of church and state Universal Life Church

Tag: 14th amendment First Amendment freedom of religion separation of church and state

The Clark County lawsuit was recently settled in the Universal Life Church's favor, so now ULC ministers can operate fully in the area.

Clark County Settles Lawsuit With Universal Life Church

June 30, 2022

The Clark County lawsuit was recently settled in the Universal Life Church's favor, so now ULC ministers can operate fully in the area.

Category: Wedding Laws Separation of church and state Uncategorized Universal Life Church

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

A trans IT staffer was recently fired by Liberty University after she decided to disclose her gender identity.

Marital Rights of Same-Sex Couples at Risk of Removal

June 17, 2022

Because same-sex marital rights also arise from the same 14th amendment protections cited in Roe, LGBTQ+ individuals are worried.

Category: LGBTQ and Law Supreme Court Decision State Laws

Tag: LGBT Rights LGBTQ discrimination nondiscrimination ordinance religious liberty Same-Sex Marriage

LGBTQ Seniors in New York state will now have greater access to services including mental and physical care, low-cost meals, and caregivers.

New Bill Aims for Legalized Marriage of Same-Sex Individuals in Navajo Nation

June 14, 2022

Navajo Nation lawmakers are attempting to repeal regulations established by the tribe prohibiting marriage between people of the same sex

Category: LGBTQ and Law

Tag: LGBTQ discrimination marriage equality Navajo Nation Same-Sex Marriage

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 to Reconsider Issue of School Prayer

June 10, 2022

The Supreme Court will revisit the issue of school prayer after it heard the case of a football coach who was fired for praying on the field.

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

Tag: Establishment Clause prayer in schools School Prayer separation of church and state