In a decision released Friday night, April 9, 2021, the United States Supreme Court has blocked California’s COVID-19 restrictions on in-home religious gatherings.
US Supreme Court overturns California restrictions on in-home Bible studies Read More »
A 9th Circuit 3-judge panel has refused to block a California COVID-19 in-home Bible study restriction imposed by Governor Gavin Newsom.
9th Circuit Refuses to Block California’s In-home Bible Study Restrictions Read More »
A group of current and former LGBTQ+ students have sued the U.S. Department of Education to either force their colleges, universities, and seminaries to change their policies or to stop providing federal financial assistance.
LGBTQ+ Students Sue to Eliminate Title IX Religious Exemption Read More »
The Supreme Court slams California restrictions on indoor church services while finding that capacity and singing limitations can stand.
Supreme Court: Calif. restrictions on indoor church meetings unconstitutional Read More »
The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that plaintiffs whose religious rights were violated can sue government employees individually for monetary damages.
Court unanimously finds RFRA plaintiffs can sue FBI agents for money damages Read More »
The language of the new Los Angeles COVID restriction specifically exempts religious gatherings as a matter of constitutional right.
LA County recognizes churches are constitutionally exempt from stay-at-home order Read More »
LA County rescinded all COVID-19 outbreak related requirements and restrictions on Grace Community Church on November 12.
Los Angeles County lifts restrictions on Grace Community Church Read More »
In a major victory for religious congregations, delivered late on Thanksgiving Eve, the United States Supreme Court blocked the state of New York from implementing gathering restrictions that the Court ruled discriminate against religious congregations.
Court blocks New York Governor’s COVID Restrictions on Religious Congregations Read More »
In June, a Florida Seventh-day Adventist school that received state and federal funding fired a teacher because of his sexual orientation.
The Satanic Temple is asserting a free exercise right to abortion as a religious ritual in lawsuits against the state of Missouri and against a Louisiana advertising agency.
