Supreme Court Rejects Church’s Shutdown Challenge
November 20, 2020
The Supreme Court has rejected a church's shutdown challenge.
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Supreme Court Extends Title VII Protection to LGBTQ Workers
December 4, 2020
The Civil Rights Act encompasses discrimination against LGBTQ workers, the Supreme Court has held.
Federal Judge Blocks North Carolina’s Religious Service Restrictions
June 10, 2020
A federal judge recently overruled the North Carolina Governor's religious service restrictions, allowing houses of worship to resume indoor services.
Supreme Court Ruling on Contraceptive Coverage Could Influence LGBTQ Employment Issues
June 4, 2020
Trump's new regulations were directed primarily toward contraceptive coverage, but they also have implications for LGBTQ individuals in the country.
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.
Florida Appeals Court Strikes Down Jacksonville Anti-Discrimination Law
May 21, 2020
An appeals court recently struck down Jacksonville’s anti-discrimination law due to how it was adopted, but the city council is already working on a fix.
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.
Texas Judge Forced to Remove Rainbow Flag from Courtroom
May 6, 2020
An openly gay Texas judge was recently forced to remove a rainbow flag from her courtroom after a local defense attorney complained about bias.
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.
FDA Loosens Blood Donation Restrictions for Gay and Bisexual Men
April 28, 2020
The FDA recently updated its blood donation restrictions for gay and bisexual men to enable more people to donate blood during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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