Reference re: Section 293 of the Criminal Code of Canada
Section 293 of Canada's anti-polygamy law is generally valid but overbroad in its application to children between ages 12 and 17, violating Section 7…
Chronological & Subject Repository
Topic: Free Exercise
March 2026
University of Notre Dame v. Obama
The University of Notre Dame sought judicial protection of its religious freedom from the President's contraceptive mandate requirement for Catholic employers.
EEOC v. Consol Energy
The EEOC filed suit alleging that Consol Energy failed to provide a religious accommodation for an employee who refused to use a biometric hand…
Commonwealth v. Kermit Gosnell
Dr. Kermit Gosnell was found guilty of three counts of first-degree murder for killing three babies born alive during abortion procedures.
Oregon v. Smith
A Supreme Court decision that led to the passage of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA).
City of Coeur d’Alene v. Hitching Post
The Mayor of Coeur d'Alene brought suit against a wedding chapel for refusing to perform same-sex marriages in violation of local anti-discrimination ordinance.
Little Sisters of the Poor v. Burwell
A unanimous Supreme Court suggested a compromise on the contraceptive mandate requiring religious employers to provide notice of non-coverage.
Dominique Ray v. Alabama
The Supreme Court allowed an execution to proceed despite an unwritten policy that discriminated against Muslim clergy presence in the execution chamber.
The Satanic Temple v. Lamar Media Company
The Satanic Temple sued a billboard advertising company for religious discrimination under the Arkansas Religious Freedom Restoration Act for refusing to display billboards promoting…
State of Alabama v. Robert Michael Wagley
Pastor Robert Michael Wagley was arrested on three counts of intimidating a witness under Alabama Code § 13A-10-123 for allegedly stripping church members of…