Archive
Topic: Free Exercise
Loving v. Virginia
Marriage is a fundamental right, and a state law prohibiting interracial marriage violates the Due Process and Equal Protection Clauses of the Fourteenth Amendment.
Arlene’s Flowers, Inc. v. Washington
State anti-discrimination law applies to a florist's refusal to provide services for a same-sex wedding ceremony and does not violate the florist's free speech, association,…
Wall v. Highwood Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses
The case addresses whether civil courts have jurisdiction to hear disputes involving church membership decisions and disfellowshipping by religious organizations.
Wall v. Highwood Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses (Alberta Court of Appeal)
The Alberta Court of Appeal declared that courts have jurisdiction to hear cases involving church membership decisions and that churches could be sued for economic…
Tastries Bakery v. State of California
A baker can refuse to create a custom cake for a same-sex wedding as an act of protected artistic expression, but cannot generally refuse service…
Sprague v. Spokane Valley Fire Department
A firefighter's free speech and religious expression rights were violated when he was terminated for sending religious-themed messages via department communication systems.
Middleton v. Pan
A pro se RICO lawsuit challenging California's mandatory vaccination law removing religious exemptions was dismissed with prejudice.
Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission
Religious animus in decision-making by a civil rights tribunal violated due process and fairness requirements.
State of Washington v. Baronelle Stutzman
A florist who refused to provide flower arrangements for a same-sex wedding on religious grounds was found liable by Washington state courts.