High School Students Sue School District over Forced Christian Prayer
December 4, 2019
A Tennessee school district is being sued for promoting religion, including forced Christian prayer, thereby violating the separation of church and state.
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Ohio Passes Student Religious Liberties Act
December 6, 2019
The Ohio House recently passed a religious liberties act that has received considerable attention due to how it could be interpreted.
New York Judge Blocks “Conscience Rule”
November 27, 2019
A judge recently vacated a conscience rule that allows healthcare workers to refuse care or refer in procedures with which they have religious objections.
Teacher Suspended for Religious Discussion with Students
November 22, 2019
A high school teacher in North Carolina was recently suspended for segregating students based on religious beliefs and inquiring about their religiosity.
Trump Administration Advances Proposal to Rescind Nondiscrimination Protections
November 20, 2019
A new proposal will allow faith-based adoption and foster care agencies to turn away same-sex couples, singles parents, and people who do not share the agencies' religious beliefs.
Sikh Sheriff's Deputy Remembered As Advocate for Religious Freedom
November 15, 2019
Sikh sheriff's deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal was a passionate advocate for religious freedom who helped strengthen the First Amendment for religious minorities.
Tampa Ban on Counseling for LGBTQ Minors Struck Down
November 13, 2019
A Tampa ordinance prohibiting counseling for minors with unwanted same-sex attraction and gender confusion was recently overturned by a federal court.
Michigan AG Files Motion to Stay Decision on Same-Sex Adoptions
November 8, 2019
A federal judge previously issued a preliminary injunction that allowed religiously affiliated adoption agencies to refuse same-sex adoptions.
Georgia Man Pursues LGBTQ Case in US Supreme Court
October 30, 2019
A Georgia man is pursuing a landmark LGBTQ case in the United States Supreme Court that has the potential to significantly advance or restrict LGBTQ rights.
Kentucky School Removes “Prayer Lockers”
October 23, 2019
A high school in eastern Kentucky’s Pike County has announced its decision to remove prayer lockers from its hallways after receiving complaints.