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Silenced by Safety: How Speaking Out on Human Rights Abuses Abroad Can Endanger Lives

Activism from afar often risks the very people it aims to help, leaving advocates in a moral and strategic bind.

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Conference of Catholic Bishops Ends Federal Agreements for Refugee and Children's Services

Decision follows government\’s suspension of cooperative agreements, prompting reevaluation of support strategies.

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Federal Court Strikes Down Part of Illinois Conscience Law, Citing First Amendment Violation

Judge rules state cannot compel anti-abortion health providers to discuss benefits of abortion to retain legal immunity

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Supreme Court Vacates Block on Venezuelan Deportations Under Alien Enemies Act

Per curiam opinion holds habeas is exclusive remedy; Sotomayor issues sharp dissent accusing government of circumventing due process

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Supreme Court Presses for Clarity on Medicaid Rights in Provider Choice Dispute

Justices question states’ discretion and the definition of “rights” in South Carolina’s attempt to bar Planned Parenthood from Medicaid program.

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Georgia Legislature Passes Religious Freedom Restoration Act, Awaits Governor's Signature

SB36 would make Georgia the 30th state to adopt a version of the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act.

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Why ReligiousLiberty.TV Exists – and Who It’s For

Discover insightful analysis on religious freedom with ReligiousLiberty.TV, your source for clear, credible content tailored for professionals and advocates.

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Supreme Court Presses for Clarity on Medicaid Rights in Provider Choice Dispute

On April 2, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic, a case that could determine whether Medicaid beneficiaries have a right to challenge a state’s removal of providers. The Justices closely examined whether the “free choice of provider” clause in the Medicaid Act creates an enforceable right under Section 1983. South Carolina contends it does not, while Planned Parenthood and a Medicaid recipient argue otherwise. A ruling is expected by June 2025.

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Georgia Legislature Passes Religious Freedom Restoration Act, Awaits Governor’s Signature

Georgia set to become the 30th state to adopt a Religious Freedom Restoration Act as SB36 gains legislative approval, pending Governor Kemp’s decision.

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Federal Judge Allows Discrimination Claims Against UC Berkeley to Proceed

Court dismisses some allegations but permits key claims to move forward in lawsuit alleging anti-Semitism on campus.

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