Union Gospel Mission of Yakima Washington v. Nick Brown
The First Amendment's church autonomy doctrine extends beyond the ministerial exception to protect a religious organization's decision to…
Yoder v. Sugar Grove Sewage Authority
Court ruled that an Amish family must install an electric pump in their outhouse despite religious objections, finding…
Groff v. DeJoy
Employers cannot deny religious accommodation to workers unless it causes substantial increased costs or burdens on business operations.
General Conference of Seventh-Day Adventists v. State of Maryland
Church's constitutional claims regarding church autonomy, Free Exercise Clause, and expressive association may proceed; preliminary injunction denied but…
Archdiocese of Brooklyn v. Cuomo
The state must demonstrate a compelling state interest to restrict the free exercise of religion, applying strict scrutiny…
Hands On Originals v. Gay and Lesbian Services Organization
The Kentucky Court of Appeals ruled that a Christian printer's refusal to print Pride festival shirts was protected…
Chris and Nicole Trakel v. Debbie Critchfield
Public schools are not obligated to provide or fund religious instruction, and parents have no constitutional right to…
Hobby Lobby v. Burwell
A Christian-owned for-profit company must provide insurance coverage for contraceptive drugs under the HHS mandate, as the religious…