Gabriel Olivier v. City of Brandon, Mississippi
The Supreme Court is deciding whether a civil rights lawsuit challenging a city ordinance is permitted under Heck v. Humphrey when the plaintiff seeks only…
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Heck v. Humphrey
A rule stating that if a lawsuit would mean a past conviction was wrong, the person must get that conviction overturned first before proceeding with…
First Choice Women’s Resource Centers, Inc. v. Matthew J. Platkin
The Supreme Court is determining whether federal courts have jurisdiction to hear challenges to government subpoenas seeking nonprofit donor disclosure before enforcement, and whether such…
David Morris Clayman v. United States
The plaintiff's RFRA and First Amendment claims challenging 'In God We Trust' on currency did not meet legal standards because using or avoiding currency was…
Preston Damsky v. Chris Summerlin
Federal judge issued a ruling on the clash between speech and safety at a public university, applying First Amendment protections.
Employment Division v. Smith
Religious liberty claims are subject to neutral laws of general applicability without strict scrutiny review.
Calvary Chapel San Jose v. State of California
Church seeks Supreme Court review of $1.2 million fines for holding worship services during COVID restrictions despite exemptions for comparable secular activities.
Hosanna-Tabor Evangelical Lutheran Church v. EEOC
The ministerial exception doctrine prohibits secular courts from reviewing employment claims brought by members of the clergy.
McRaney v. North American Mission Board
The ministerial exception applies to shield church employment decisions from secular scrutiny.
Obienu v. Archdiocese of New Orleans
All employment discrimination and retaliation claims against the church were barred under the ministerial exception doctrine as a matter of constitutional law.