U.S. Supreme Court to Dive Deeper Into Church and State Laws
January 29, 2020
The U.S. Supreme Court will examine the required separation between church and state when It examines two Catholic school teacher terminations in 2020.
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Lawyer Claims Tennessee Clerks are Violating State Constitution
February 5, 2020
A lawyer recently sent a letter to 95 Tennessee county clerks arguing they violated the state constitution by issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples.
Waco Judge Receives Warning Over Refusal to Perform Same-Sex Weddings
January 22, 2020
A Texas judicial commission recently announced that a Waco-based judge's refusal to perform same-sex weddings violates Obergefell v. Hodges.
Arkansas School District Suspends Prayers at Games and Meetings
January 15, 2020
Pea Ridge School District in Arkansas recently announced that it will no longer schedule public prayers before sporting events or school board meetings.
Same-Sex Couple Files Alaska Permanent Fund Lawsuit
January 10, 2020
One member of a same-sex couple in Alaska was recently denied her 2019 Permanent Fund dividends because of an outdated law prohibiting same-sex marriage.
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"Fairness for All Act" Introduced in Congress
December 13, 2019
The Fairness for All Act was recently introduced by a conservative congressman hoping to bridge the divide between LGBTQ rights and religious freedom.
Hijab Incident Highlights Religious Clothing Rules
December 10, 2019
A ninth grader in Buffalo, NY says that she was forced to remove her hijab at the request of an assistant principal who requested proof of Muslim faith.
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.
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.
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.