Jehovah’s Witnesses v. United States (Series)

A series of twenty-three Supreme Court rulings between 1938 and 1946 strengthened Jehovah's Witnesses' civil liberties, especially religious freedom.

Christian Legal Society v. Martinez

It is not unconstitutional for a public institution to require a student group to allow any student to participate regardless of their status or…

Barr v. City of Sinton

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 that carrying a firearm…

Jewish 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 for healing arts professionals including…

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 or oppose any religion.

Larson v. Valente

When a law discriminates between religions, it can survive constitutional review only if closely fitted to the furtherance of a compelling governmental interest.

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 unnecessary and discriminatory…

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 land-use permits.

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 the Washington…