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Religious groups recently sued the IRS over the Johnson Amendment, which prohibits tax exempt organizations from engaging in political speech.

Federal Judge Blocks North Carolina’s Religious Service Restrictions

June 10, 2020

A federal judge recently overruled the North Carolina Governor's religious service restrictions, allowing houses of worship to resume indoor services.

Category: Religious Discrimination Religious Law

Tag: coronavirus covid-19 First Amendment freedom of religion religious freedom

A federal judge has sided with Washington State over its firing of a football coach who refused vaccination based on religious grounds.

Federal Court Rules Against Praying Coach

April 3, 2020

A U.S. District Court judge ruled against a praying coach who received national attention when the coach’s school prohibited him from praying on the field.

Category: Separation of church and state Church and schools

Tag: church and state First Amendment freedom of religion religion in school School Prayer

Oklahoma doubles-down on religious training as a valid alternative to public school curriculum during the school day.

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.

Category: Supreme Court Decision Church and schools Religious Discrimination Religious Law

Tag: dress code freedom of expression freedom of religion hijab Muslim

High School Student Praying in a Corridor.

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.

Category: Separation of church and state Church and schools State Laws

Tag: freedom of expression freedom of religion religion in school religious freedom

A Christian adoption agency in New York won a lawsuit against the state over its refusal to serve same-sex and unmarried couples.

New York Removes Religious Exemption for Vaccinations

July 23, 2019

Last month, New York became the fifth state to end religious and philosophical exemptions to vaccinations, amid an ongoing measles epidemic.

Category: Religious Law Religion and Health

Tag: freedom of religion religious exemption vaccinations

In a religious rights case coming before the Supreme Court, the conservative majority will most likely further entrench government support of religion.

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.

Category: Separation of church and state Church and schools

Tag: 1st Amendment church and schools Education Department freedom of religion separation of church and state

Three families recently initiated legal action in the US District Court over a Maine law that prohibits tuition reimbursements for religious schools.

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.

Category: Separation of church and state Church and schools State Laws

Tag: Establishment Clause First Amendment freedom of religion religion in school

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

School District in Nevada Challenges First Amendment

February 15, 2018

A Christian church recently announced that its First Amendment rights are being violated by a ban on church promotional flyers in a Nevada school district.

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

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