Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Inmate in Death Row Case
June 3, 2022
SCOTUS ruled in favor of permitting ministers to “pray over” and physically touch inmates on death row during lethal injection.
Posts tagged "Religious Freedom"
Lawsuit Emerges Over Ohio Medical Conscience Clause Allowing Denial of Treatment to LGBTQ+ Individuals
October 4, 2022
A medical conscience clause was recently inserted into an Ohio budget bill to allow healthcare workers to refuse service to LGBTQ patients. Now it is the subject of multiple lawsuits.
Religious Rights Lawsuit Initiated After Student Forced to Eat Pepperoni Pizza
January 28, 2022
A former high school football player filed a lawsuit claiming he was forced to eat pepperoni pizza, which is against his religious beliefs.
Supreme Court Poised to Hear Religious Rights Case
November 19, 2021
In a religious rights case coming before the Supreme Court, the conservative majority will most likely further entrench government support of religion.
Federal Court Issues Decision on Vaccine Mandate
November 12, 2021
Western Michigan University students recently won a lawsuit against a vaccine mandate the school had put in place for student athletes.
Satanic Temple Argues Ohio Burial Law is Unconstitutional
October 22, 2021
A burial law in Ohio mandates that fetal tissue be buried or cremated, raising important questions regarding the separation of church and state.
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.
Army Chaplains' Prayer Videos Removed From Facebook
May 13, 2020
Several prayer videos created by Christian army chaplains during the coronavirus pandemic were recently removed from an army brigade's main Facebook page.
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.
New York Judge Blocks “Conscience Rule”
November 27, 2019
A judge recently vacated a conscience rule that allows healthcare workers to refuse care or refer in procedures with which they have religious objections.