Archive
Topic: LGBTQ & Religious Liberty
Scardiana v. Masterpiece Cakeshop, Inc.
Creating a pink cake with blue frosting is not inherently expressive and a baker must comply with public accommodations laws despite religious objections.
Mid Vermont Christian School v. Vermont Principals’ Association
The Vermont Principals' Association violated the Free Exercise Clause by expelling a religious school for religious objections to transgender athlete participation.
Hunter v. U.S. Department of Education
Religious colleges can continue to claim exemptions from Title IX, allowing gender-based discrimination in alignment with religious beliefs.
Yeshiva University v. YU Pride Alliance
The Supreme Court lifted a stay and found that Yeshiva University had additional avenues for relief through New York state courts before seeking Supreme Court…
Melissa Elaine Klein, et vir v. Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries
The Supreme Court vacated the lower court decision and remanded for reconsideration in light of Masterpiece Cakeshop, requiring the state to provide neutral and respectful…
Little v. Los Angeles County Fire Department
A lifeguard's alleged religious objection to Pride flags and removal of them must be evaluated against county policies promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Hecox v. Little
The U.S. Supreme Court granted certiorari to determine whether Idaho's ban on transgender women and girls from participating in women's sports violates the Equal Protection…
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.
Mid Vermont Christian School v. Saunders
The Second Circuit reversed the district court's upholding of the Vermont Principals' Association's expulsion of Mid Vermont Christian School, finding that the VPA's rule may…