Bill 21 Ruling (Quebec)
Bill 21 harmed minority groups but the override clause prevented the court from striking it down.
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Archives: Legal Cases
February 2026
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…
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.
Schoff v. Illinois Human Rights Commission
Village enforcement of septic code requirements was lawful and not discriminatory; there was no evidence the village targeted the plaintiffs for their religion or…
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.
Muldrow v. City of St. Louis
SCOTUS precedent establishing standards for evaluating religious accommodation claims under Title VII.