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…
Legal Cases
507 articlesJewish 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…
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…
Larson v. Valente
When a law discriminates between religions, it can survive constitutional review only if closely fitted to the furtherance of a compelling g…
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…
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…
Kumar v. Gate Gourmet, Inc.
The case raises the issue of whether a failure to make reasonable accommodation for an employee's sincere religious beliefs is implied in th…
Greece v. Galloway
The constitutionality of prayer as a component of government meetings, and whether prayers must remain nonsectarian under the nonestablishme…
Galloway v. Greece
Opening prayers at town council meetings are permissible under the Establishment Clause so long as they do not condemn or attempt to convert…
Doe v. Bolton
Companion case to Roe v. Wade addressing abortion rights.