Gaddy v. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Tenth Circuit affirmed dismissal of a RICO class action against the LDS Church, holding that church autonomy…
Youth 71Five Ministries v. Williams
Oregon can enforce nondiscrimination rules for state-funded youth programs but cannot apply such rules to privately funded programs…
Muslims on Long Island, Inc. v. Oyster Bay
Local zoning ordinances requiring stricter parking standards for religious buildings than comparable secular uses violate the Religious Land…
Bella Health and Wellness v. Colorado
Colorado's law prohibiting abortion pill reversal violates the Free Exercise Clause because it targets religious medical providers and…
Dwelling Place Anaheim v. Scott
Congregants who are not designated as corporate members under church bylaws lack legal standing to challenge a church's…
World Vision v. McMahon
A religious organization's customer service representative positions are covered by the ministerial exception and thus exempt from employment…
Sherbert v. Verner
The government must meet a strict scrutiny standard when burdening religious practice.
Tandon v. Newsom
California's limits on religious gatherings during COVID-19 violated the Free Exercise Clause because secular activities like shopping were…
Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc.
Religious liberty protections under RFRA apply to closely held for-profit corporations.