Trump v. CASA
District courts typically lack authority to issue nationwide injunctions against federal policies; equitable relief must generally be limited to named parties unless broader injunction is…
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Court: U.S. Supreme Court
Montgomery County Public Schools case (parents v. district)
A school district's no-opt-out policy for LGBTQ+-inclusive picture books substantially interferes with religious development of children and imposes unacceptable burden on religious exercise; parents are…
Barnette
Flag-salute case protecting religious conscience against compulsory expression.
Davis v. Ermold
Petition pending whether personal liability for emotional distress damages violates First Amendment free exercise rights and whether Obergefell should be reversed.
Kane v. City of New York
Petition pending whether personal moral beliefs deserve equal constitutional protection as organized religious faith.
Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc.
Religious liberty protections under RFRA apply to closely held for-profit corporations.
Tandon v. Newsom
California's limits on religious gatherings during COVID-19 violated the Free Exercise Clause because secular activities like shopping were allowed.
Turner v. Safley
Sherbert v. Verner
The government must meet a strict scrutiny standard when burdening religious practice.
Prince v. Massachusetts
Parental authority and religious freedom cannot be used to endanger a child's welfare.