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.
Posts tagged "First Amendment"
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.
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.
Supreme Court Declines to Hear Football Prayer Case
February 13, 2019
The Supreme Court recently declined to hear an appeal by a football coach who was let go by his school district because he prayed on the field at games.
Montana Court Strikes Down Tax Credit
January 1, 2019
The Montana Supreme Court recently struck down a tax credit for donations that fund scholarships for students at private schools.
A Supreme Opinion: Constitutionality of Non-Religion
December 14, 2018
The late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia gave his thoughts on the constitutionality of religion during a 2016 speech, and much debate ensued.
Fliers Prohibited for White Student Group
December 7, 2018
Fliers were posted at the University of California Los Angeles promoting a “white student group” that is not affiliated with the college.
Complaint Alleges Unconstitutional Prayer at College Graduation
December 5, 2018
A complaint was recently filed against Muskegon Community College because it included a religious prayer at its 2018 graduation ceremony.
Religious Freedom in the Constitution: Original vs. Amended
November 30, 2018
To have a complete understanding of religious freedom in the U.S. Constitution, it is important to know how the framers viewed religion.