Teacher Suspended for Religious Discussion with Students
November 22, 2019
A high school teacher in North Carolina was recently suspended for segregating students based on religious beliefs and inquiring about their religiosity.
Posts tagged "Separation of Church and State"
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.
Sikh Sheriff's Deputy Remembered As Advocate for Religious Freedom
November 15, 2019
Sikh sheriff's deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal was a passionate advocate for religious freedom who helped strengthen the First Amendment for religious minorities.
Kentucky School Removes “Prayer Lockers”
October 23, 2019
A high school in eastern Kentucky’s Pike County has announced its decision to remove prayer lockers from its hallways after receiving complaints.
Supreme Court Poised to Hear Landmark Religious Funding Case
October 11, 2019
The Supreme Court is poised to hear a case that will address the question of whether states can be forced to provide religious funding with taxpayer money.
Huntington Beach City School District Revises Religious Expression Policy
September 24, 2019
The Huntington Beach City School District agreed to revise its religious expression policy addressing the dissemination of religious materials on campus.
Kentucky High School Removes “Bible Literacy” Course
September 13, 2019
A high school in Kentucky announced that it will not offer a “Bible literacy” course due to concerns over teaching Bible-based electives in public schools.
South Dakota Public Schools Add “In God We Trust” to Walls
September 6, 2019
South Dakota now requires public schools to prominently display the country's motto "In God We Trust" on walls or plaques.
United States Supreme Court Poised to Hear Religious School Case
July 30, 2019
The Supreme Court recently agreed to hear a case concerning a Montana law that allowed for tax credits to be used to send children to a religious school.
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.