Tennessee Court Dismisses Same Sex Marriage Licenses Lawsuit
June 26, 2019
A lawsuit against a Bradley County clerk who issued marriage licenses to same sex couples was recently dismissed by a circuit court judge.
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Catholic School Sues City Claiming Intrusion of Rights
June 28, 2019
A Catholic school has sued an Ohio city over its LGBT non-discrimination ordinance, claiming its First Amendment rights are being violated by the ordinance.
Illinois Township Asked to Stop Sponsoring Religious Trips
June 21, 2019
A town in Illinois was recently asked by the Freedom from Religion Foundation to stop sponsoring religious trips such as one to a Creationist museum.
Missouri Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Transgender Student
June 18, 2019
The Missouri Supreme Court recently ruled that a discrimination lawsuit initiated by a transgender student in Kansas City is allowed to proceed.
Alabama Signs Anti-Abortion Law
June 14, 2019
Alabama’s governor recently signed an anti-abortion law. In doing so, he claimed that the anti-abortion measure reflects an emphasis on “the sanctity of life”.
House of Representatives Passes Equality Act
June 12, 2019
The US House of Representatives passed the Equality Act, which is designed to protect LGBTQ+ individuals from discrimination in many areas.
Texas Passes “Save Chick-fil-A” Bill Despite Opposition by LGBTQ Advocates
June 6, 2019
Texas has passed the "Save Chick-fil-A" bill, as a response to San Antonio barring the chain from its airport due to its history of anti-LGBT animus.
Ohio School Requested to Remove Ten Commandments Display
May 14, 2019
The Freedom From Religion Foundation in April 2019 requested that a public school in New Philadelphia, Ohio remove a plaque displaying the Ten Commandments.
Tennessee Becomes First Southern State With Transgender Protection Law
May 10, 2019
Tennessee recently became the first state in the South with transgender protection with regards to hate crime laws.
Education Department Lifts Prohibition on Religious Organizations
May 3, 2019
The Education Department's new policy will substantially change the level of interaction that religious organizations have with educational institutions.