Loving v. Virginia
Marriage is a fundamental right, and a state law prohibiting interracial marriage violates the Due Process and Equal Protection Clauses of the Fourteenth Amendment.
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Arlene’s Flowers, Inc. v. Washington
State anti-discrimination law applies to a florist's refusal to provide services for a same-sex wedding ceremony and does not violate the florist's free speech, association,…
Reed v. Town of Gilbert, Arizona
The Supreme Court considered whether a town ordinance restricting church sign size, quantity, and duration while allowing different restrictions on political signs violates the First…
Riley v. National Federation of the Blind of North Carolina, Inc.
Wall v. Highwood Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses
The case addresses whether civil courts have jurisdiction to hear disputes involving church membership decisions and disfellowshipping by religious organizations.
Middleton v. Pan
A pro se RICO lawsuit challenging California's mandatory vaccination law removing religious exemptions was dismissed with prejudice.
Abood v. Detroit Board of Education
Public sector unions are legal and employees not participating in their unions can be required to cover the costs of collective bargaining and grievance procedures.
Harris v. Quinn
The case involved a California teachers' union regarding compulsory fees for non-union public sector employees.
Trump v. Hawaii
So long as the President has executive authority to limit entry of individuals from particular countries and there is a rational basis, the restriction is…
National Institute of Family and Life Advocates v. Becerra
A California law requiring pro-life pregnancy centers to provide abortion information likely violated the First Amendment as an unconstitutional compelled speech requirement.