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Faith & Fairness: Michigan’s Battle Over School Funding and Equal Protection – Hile v Michigan

The U.S. Supreme Court will soon decide whether to hear a case concerning Michigan’s constitutional ban on taxpayer funding for private schools. The Case is captioned Hile v. Michigan – The Petitioners, represented by the Mackinac Center Legal Foundation, argue […]

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PODCAST: Supreme Court Rulings Explained: Religious Freedom, Free Speech & More

Navigating the world of legal rulings, especially on issues like religious freedom, free speech, and discrimination, can feel overwhelming. Recent Supreme Court decisions have raised questions about the balance of power, the role of government agencies, and how religious beliefs

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Iowa Governor Signs Landmark Religious Freedom Restoration Act

In a significant advancement for religious liberty, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed Senate File 2095, the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA), into law on April 2, 2024. The legislation, celebrated at a Christian conservative event, aims to fortify the religious freedoms of Iowans against government interference.

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Michigan Appeals Court Upholds Convictions of Abortion Protesters for Resisting Arrest and Trespassing

The Michigan Court of Appeals upheld the convictions of four anti-abortion protesters for resisting arrest, disturbing the peace, and trespassing at the Women’s Health Clinic in Flint. The defendants, who staged a “red rose rescue” protest, argued their actions were protected by their religious beliefs. However, the court ruled that passive resistance constitutes obstruction under Michigan law and maintained that the law was applied neutrally. The protesters were sentenced to 45 days in jail, highlighting the judiciary’s stance on the limits of religious and protest activities within legal boundaries.

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California Lifeguard Sues Over Pride Flag Mandate: A Case of Religious Discrimination?

A veteran lifeguard in Los Angeles County, Jeffrey Little, has filed a lawsuit against the county, alleging religious discrimination. The case stems from an incident where Little removed LGBTQ+ Pride flags from his lifeguard tower, arguing that their presence contradicted

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Indiana Court Weighs Rights of Transgender Students Against Teacher’s Religious Beliefs

The U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana found that the “last names only” accommodation presented an undue burden not overcome by Groff when it caused “substantial student harm, and an unreasonable risk of liability” while “sharply contradicting the school’s legally entitled mission to foster a supportive environment for all.”

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Pepperdine University in Malibu, California

Pepperdine Caruso School of Law receives gift from Founders’ First Freedom for Law and Religion Fellows Program and Conference

August 25, 2023 – Malibu, CA – Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law is pleased to announce a generous gift from Founders’ First Freedom that will allow the Nootbaar Institute on Law, Religion, and Ethics to expand its fellows program and launch an annual

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