Libby v. Fecteau
The Supreme Court granted emergency relief restoring a Maine legislator's right to vote after she was censured for a social media post opposing transgender participation…
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Topic: Free Speech & Religion
Martin v. City of Boise
Plaintiffs may seek prospective relief under § 1983 even after being convicted under the law in question.
Lawrence v. McCall
Courts may allow plaintiffs to seek prospective relief under § 1983 even after conviction under the law in question.
Clarke v. Stalder
Extended Heck to block forward-looking equitable relief in § 1983 cases.
National Religious Broadcasters v. Long
Communications from a house of worship to its congregation in connection with religious services through usual channels on matters of faith do not violate the…
Cathy Miller v. California Civil Rights Department
The Court of Appeal reversed the trial court, ruling that a plain white tiered wedding cake conveyed no particularized message and was not protected speech.
Chiles v. Salazar
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on whether Colorado's prohibition on conversion therapy for minors violates the First Amendment by restricting protected speech or constitutionally…
The Mission Church v. Does
Plaintiffs allege that protesters violated the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act by using force, threats, and physical obstruction to interfere with religious worship.
Burn v. Quebec
Burn 24/7 Canada alleges the City of Quebec violated religious freedom and freedom of expression by cancelling a Christian worship event featuring Sean Feucht.
Kennedy v. Bremerton
The Supreme Court abandoned the Lemon test in favor of a history and tradition standard for evaluating religious expression.