ULC Case Law Blog - Universal Life Church

Various lawsuits have been filed against churches involving real estate issues and perceived discrimination or neglect.

Religious Icons in Public Institutions

October 4, 2017

An Oklahoma university is the site of a recent battle over religious icons in public institutions.

Category: Separation of church and state Church and schools Religious Law

Tag: First Amendment prayer at school religion in school School Prayer separation of church and state

Montevallo, Alabama passed an ordinance earlier this year protecting individuals on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.

Affordable Housing for Seniors in New York

September 19, 2017

LGBT seniors are particularly vulnerable to housing discrimination.

Category: LGBTQ and Law Federal Law

Tag: Fair Housing Act housing LGBT Rights LGBTQ discrimination

Religious tattoos are in the news due to a Jerusalem cross on Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth.

Elementary School Principal Falls Under “Ministerial Exception”

September 1, 2017

A Roman Catholic elementary school principal is unable to pursue a retaliation case against the Archdiocese of New York because of “ministerial exception.”

Category: Separation of church and state Church and schools Religious Law

Tag: employment discrimination First Amendment ministerial exception religious laws separation of church and state

A Colorado baker is facing a lawsuit again, this time for his refusal to bake a cake for a transgender transition celebration.

Supreme Court Scheduled to Hear Bakery Case

August 24, 2017

A bakery owner refused to make a cake for a same-sex couple due to his religious beliefs.

Category: LGBTQ and Law Supreme Court Decision Separation of church and state Religious Discrimination Federal Law

Tag: Equal Protection Clause First Amendment freedom of religion LGBT Rights LGBTQ discrimination

Universal Life Church wins Summary Judgment Against The Universal Church of the Kingdom of God

August 15, 2017

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Couple walking parallel to a set of train tracks

Texas Supreme Court Rules Spousal Benefits Don't Extend to Same-Sex Couples

August 3, 2017

Same-sex couples in Texas are being denied spousal benefits.

Category: LGBTQ and Law Separation of church and state State Laws

Tag: anti-LGBT law Equal Protection Clause Same-Sex Marriage spousal benefits Supreme Court decision

Muslim students are in the political cross-hairs over an anti-bullying policy.

Parents Sue San Diego School Over Protections Offered to Muslim Students

July 27, 2017

Muslim students are in the political cross-hairs over an anti-bullying policy.

Category: Separation of church and state Church and schools Religious Discrimination

Tag: bullying Council on American Islamic Relations endorsement of religion Islam Islamophobia

The Great Debate: Religion and Contraception

June 22, 2017

Category: Separation of church and state Religion and Health Abortion

Tag: contraception law religion

The Civil Rights Act encompasses discrimination against LGBTQ workers, the Supreme Court has held.

The First Amendment Defense Act

June 21, 2017

Discriminatory legislation like the First Amendment Defense Act violates equal protection laws.

Category: LGBTQ and Law

Tag: anti-LGBT law first amendment defense act LGBT Rights

LGBTQ Individuals Excluded from Census

June 19, 2017

Category: LGBTQ and Law

Tag: census LGBT Rights LGBTQ discrimination