Lawsuit Filed Against Religious School Prohibitions
September 13, 2018
Three families recently initiated legal action in the US District Court over a Maine law that prohibits tuition reimbursements for religious schools.
Posts tagged "First Amendment"
Educators Sue Over Religious Discrimination
November 7, 2018
Two teachers in Pennsylvania initiate legal action against their school, claiming they faced discrimination over required Christian retreats.
Ninth Circuit Denies Prayer at School Board Meetings
August 10, 2018
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals recently held that a California school board is prohibited from including prayers or Christian references at its meetings.
Democrats Introduce Bill to Counter Religious Freedom Law
July 19, 2018
Democrats introduced a bill to amend the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, which they say has been used to discriminate against the LGBTQ community.
New Jersey Bill Would Limit Vaccination Exemptions
June 28, 2018
New Jersey advanced a bill that would require children to receive a vaccination unless their parents explained how it violated their religious beliefs.
Anti-LGBTQ Laws Passed by Kansas and Oklahoma
June 22, 2018
Kansas and Oklahoma recently signed anti-LGBTQ laws that allow adoption and foster care agencies to follow religious beliefs when placing children.
Category: LGBTQ and Law State Laws
Tag: adoption anti-LGBT law First Amendment LGBTQ discrimination
Webster Parish Passes New Religious Policy Exception
June 14, 2018
The Webster Parish School Board in Louisiana announced that it plans to adopt a new policy concerning religious expression in public schools.
Tennessee Passes “In God We Trust” Bill
May 4, 2018
A Tennessee bill that requires schools to prominently display the motto of “In God We Trust” is currently headed to the governor for his signature.
Recent Case Involves Bullying and Religion
April 13, 2018
A private religious school in Texas is arguing that it is exempt from anti-discrimination laws after a student was subjected to racist bullying.
Legal Action Taken Against Group That Tried to Stop School Prayer
March 23, 2018
A high school in Ohio discontinued its practice of school prayer before sporting events after receiving a cease and desist letter, but now another group is suing to have the practice re-instated.