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

What is the Johnson Amendment and Why Has it Sparked a Religious Lawsuit?

October 8, 2024

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

Category: Separation of church and state Religious Discrimination Federal Law

Tag: First Amendment religious freedom separation of church and state

Several new church-related lawsuits have been filed involving everything from the resettlement of refugees to the appointment of new pastors.

Here are the Latest EEOC Discrimination Lawsuits

October 3, 2024

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) regularly files discrimination lawsuits against businesses.

Category: Religious Discrimination Federal Law

Tag: anti-discrimination laws Civil Rights Act discrimination First Amendment religious discrimination

The Church of Satan and its supporters continue to cause controversyÂ both in the United States and across the pond.

Satanic Temple Loses Lawsuit in Boston

September 27, 2024

Despite previous wins, the Satanic Temple has lost a lawsuit in Boston alleging discrimination based on their religion.

Category: Separation of church and state Religious Discrimination Religious Law

Tag: First Amendment religious discrimination religious freedom separation of church and state

IHOP Owner Settles Religious Discrimination Lawsuit

September 20, 2024

In August of 2024, it was reported that an IHOP worker had received a settlement of $40,000 after filing an employment lawsuit.

Category: Supreme Court Decision Religious Discrimination Religious Law Federal Law

Tag: Civil Rights Act Equal Employment Opportunity Commission First Amendment religious accommodation religious discrimination

Two Teachers Sue After Being Fired for Refusing to Use Pronouns

September 17, 2024

Two teachers who were recently fired for failing to use students' preferred pronouns have decided to file lawsuits in response.

Category: LGBTQ and Law Separation of church and state Religious Discrimination Federal Law

Tag: anti-LGBT law LGBT Rights religion in school religious accommodation religious exemption

Louisiana Forced to Delay Ten Commandments Display Mandate

August 6, 2024

Louisiana's display mandate for the Ten Commandments has hit a roadblock as concerned parents have filed a lawsuit to block this mandate.

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

Tag: religion in school religious freedom separation of church and state

An Ohio public school parent is being sued by a religious nonprofit after exposing their Christian curriculum.

Parent Accused of Copyright Infringement and Hacking After Exposing Christian Curriculum

July 30, 2024

An Ohio public school parent is being sued by a religious nonprofit after exposing their Christian curriculum.

Category: Separation of church and state Church and schools

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

Oklahoma schools have been ordered to incorporate Bible education into the classroom by the state's Superintendent.

Oklahoma Schools Ordered to Incorporate Bible Education

July 23, 2024

Oklahoma schools have been ordered to incorporate Bible education into the classroom by the state's Superintendent.

Category: Supreme Court Decision Separation of church and state State Laws

Tag: Establishment Clause religion in school separation of church and state supreme court

Louisiana Mandates Display of Ten Commandments in All Public Schools

July 2, 2024

A new law in Louisiana mandating that public classrooms display the Ten Commandments seeks to test the separation between church and state.

Category: Supreme Court Decision Separation of church and state State Laws Universal Life Church

Tag: First Amendment religion in school separation of church and state ten commandments

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

Oklahoma Allows Students to Pursue "Elective" Religious Training

June 27, 2024

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

Category: Supreme Court Decision Separation of church and state Church and schools

Tag: First Amendment religion in school religious freedom satanic temple separation of church and state