Supreme Court Rules In Favor of Catholic Charity
October 28, 2021
A Catholic charity is allowed to discriminate against same-sex couples in its placement of foster children.
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Siblings Banned From High School After Not Wearing Masks Due to Religious Reasons
November 2, 2021
A brother and sister were sent home from a California high school after refusing to wear masks, citing religious beliefs.
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.
Tennessee Law Addresses School Bathrooms
June 19, 2021
A new Tennessee law prohibits transgender students and staff from using bathrooms or locker rooms that conform to their gender identity.
Religious Teacher Alleges Termination Due to Same-Sex Marriage
June 17, 2021
A teacher was offered a new contract in 2019 and then had the contract terminated later that year due to being in a same-sex marriage.
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Texas Enacts New Abortion Law
June 16, 2021
Texas recently became the latest and largest state to prohibit abortion when a fetal heartbeat can be detected.
Category: Abortion
Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Religious Challenge Against New York COVID-19 Restrictions
December 18, 2020
The Supreme Court recently found New York's COVID-19 restrictions to be an unconstitutional infringement on religious freedom.
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.
Supreme Court Rejects Church’s Shutdown Challenge
November 20, 2020
The Supreme Court has rejected a church's shutdown challenge.
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.