Supreme Court of Canada Religious Liberty Case
Supreme Court of Canada decided in favor of religious accommodation in the workplace.
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Jurisdiction: Federal
United States Department of Labor v. Laurelbrook School
Case concerning whether a school's vocational program violated juvenile labor laws.
Jehovah’s Witnesses v. United States (Series)
A series of twenty-three Supreme Court rulings between 1938 and 1946 strengthened Jehovah's Witnesses' civil liberties, especially religious freedom.
Christian Legal Society v. Martinez
It is not unconstitutional for a public institution to require a student group to allow any student to participate regardless of their status or beliefs.
GeorgiaCarry.org v. State of Georgia
The court upheld Georgia's law banning weapons in churches, mosques and synagogues, finding that gun rights advocates failed to demonstrate that carrying a firearm is…
Jewish Community Relations Council v. San Francisco Department of Elections
Lawsuit filed by Jewish Community Relations Council and Muslim individuals challenging a circumcision ban as violating state law protections for healing arts professionals including mohels.
California Christian University v. Weaver
The First Amendment mandates governmental neutrality between religion and religion; the state may not adopt programs or practices which aid or oppose any religion.
Larson v. Valente
When a law discriminates between religions, it can survive constitutional review only if closely fitted to the furtherance of a compelling governmental interest.
Awad v. Ziriax
The 10th Circuit upheld a lower court's ruling that blocked Oklahoma's 'Save Our State' amendment barring Islamic law, finding the amendment unnecessary and discriminatory between…
Murfreesboro Mosque Land-Use Permit Case
Judge allowed Muslims to use Murfreesboro mosque, finding that the mosque was held to a higher standard than other institutions applying for land-use permits.