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Supreme Court to Hear Mississippi Street Preacher Case Testing Limits of Heck
I. The Scene in Brandon In 2018, Brandon, Mississippi—a growing suburb east of Jackson—opened its gleaming new amphitheater,…
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Property and Faith: Why Socialism Endangers Both Ownership and Belief
The right to own and the right to worship have long stood together, and both weaken when the…
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4 Surprising Truths About Free Speech You Might Not Know
“Free speech” is one of the most passionately debated topics of our time, fueling endless arguments on social…
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Can New Laws Revive Old Lawsuits? Not in New Hampshire, Says Supreme Court
When courts block a new law from applying to past events, they often cite the concept of a…
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Why Today’s Religious Liberty Battles Are Really About Free Speech
Most religious liberty fights in court today aren’t just about belief. They’re about expression. Whether it’s a prayer…
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Supreme Court Weighs Colorado Ban on “Conversion Therapy” for Minors
Justices question whether the law censors voluntary counseling protected by the First Amendment. The U.S. Supreme Court heard…
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Court Denies Lance Shockley’s Bid to Have Daughters Serve as Spiritual Advisors During Execution
Judge rules Missouri’s refusal to admit family members into execution chamber does not substantially burden inmate’s religious rights…
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Washington Permanently Blocked from Enforcing Clergy Confession Law After Federal Court Agreement
Judge affirms First Amendment protections for Catholic confessions in stipulated injunction resolving months-long litigation A federal court in…
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Our New Mayor to Be? Why the Johnson Amendment Still Matters
Look, I’m a Christian. I believe in Jesus, the resurrection, the Bible, and the blessed hope. I also…
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CLASSROOM: The Long Arm of the Commerce Clause: Where the First Amendment Meets Federal Control
Editor’s Note: Understanding the Law Without the Jargon This article is part of an ongoing effort to make…