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Outcome: Pro-Religion

February 2026

February 26, 2026 • Dispatch

New England Synod, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, et al. v. Department of Homeland Security, et al.

A DHS policy permitting warrantless immigration enforcement at churches violates RFRA by substantially burdening religious exercise without using the least restrictive means of enforcement.

February 26, 2026 • Dispatch

West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette

States cannot compel students to recite the Pledge of Allegiance or salute the flag when doing so violates their religious beliefs.

February 26, 2026 • Dispatch

Gonzales v. O Centro Espirita Beneficente Uniao do Vegetal

RFRA applies to sacramental use of a tea containing DMT and religious exemptions may be granted under RFRA's compelling interest standard.