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Plaintiff alleged executive directive violated religious obligation to confront systemic injustice; court found no legal basis under RFRA, First Amendment, or Section 1983 Brandon Jeanpierre, founder of a religious group called the Black Flag, sued former President Donald Trump earlier […]

President Donald Trump wrote today that six Democratic lawmakers had engaged in “SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR, punishable by DEATH!” after they appeared in a video reminding U.S. military and intelligence personnel that their oath is to the Constitution — and that unlawful

Critics say mayor-elect’s framing echoes campus targeting of Jews and misapplies legal standards During a protest outside Park East Synagogue in Manhattan on November 19, 2025, demonstrators shouted anti-Israel slogans alongside antisemitic slurs. The synagogue was hosting a public event

Plaintiff alleged executive directive violated religious obligation to confront systemic injustice; court found no legal basis under RFRA, First Amendment, or Section 1983 Brandon Jeanpierre, founder of a religious group called the Black Flag, sued former President Donald Trump earlier

Burn 24/7 Canada claims city violated religious freedom and freedom of expression over cancelled concert Sean Feucht at Charlie Kirk memorial service. Newbury Park, California. September 13, 2025. Photo by author. On July 23, 2025, Quebec City abruptly cancelled a

Today we’re stepping aside to highlight a post from another blog that’s digging into a key issue: the widening political gap between clergy and the people they serve. In this must-read piece, political scientist Ryan Burge lays out new data

Today we’re stepping aside to highlight a post from another blog that’s digging into a key issue: the widening political gap between clergy and the people they serve. In this must-read piece, political scientist Ryan Burge lays out new data

When the British Columbia Supreme Court confirmed on August 7, 2025, that the Cowichan Tribes hold Aboriginal title to part of Richmond, including fee-simple land, it added legal weight to a phrase that institutions across Canada and the U.S. have

In the Roman Empire, unwanted newborns were regularly exposed to die. Left near trash heaps or at the edge of cities, these infants, especially girls or those born with deformities, were not hidden but openly discarded. Exposure was not a

Lawsuit challenges state rule that punishes groups for including faith and ethics in investing advice Case Caption: Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility et al. v. Ken Paxton, Case No. 1:25-cv-01803 (W.D. Tex. Nov. 10, 2025) Link to Complaint: https://democracyforward.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Interfaith-Center-on-Corporate-Responsibility-et-al-v.-PAXTON.pdf [No