Rohingya refugees from Myanmar tell stories of genocide
On March 12, 2018, Yanghee Lee, the Special Rapporteur on human rights in Myanmar for the United Nations told the UN Human Rights Council…
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April 2018
March 2018
Court hears argument on whether pro-life centers must provide abortion information
On March 20, the United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments in National Institute of Family and Life Advocates v. Becerra, a case challenging…
February 2018
Analysis: CA judge rules pending trial, baker can refuse same-sex wedding cakes
Last week, a judge in Bakersfield, California made a preliminary ruling that a baker can continue to refuse to bake same-sex wedding cakes until…
WA Court finds fired firefighter’s religious free speech rights were violated
The Washington Supreme Court ruled last week that a Spokane fire captain met his burden of proving that his free speech rights were restricted…
January 2018
Pro se “RICO” case against CA mandatory vaccination law dismissed
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that alleged that the State of California exceeded its powers when it passed a law removing all…
PA Court flushes Amish free exercise claim after 8-year sewer battle
An eight-year conflict has left a Pennsylvania family struggling to practice their faith against a sewage ordinance in Sugar Grove Township, Pennsylvania. Joseph and…
FEMA’s reversal of no-aid policy for churches raises Constitutional concerns
Last summer, Hurricane Harvey created a wake of destruction across southeast Texas, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) stepped in to provide disaster-relief…
December 2017
The Top 5 Religious Liberty Stories of 2017
A brief outline of America's top religious liberty issues in 2017.
Johnson Amendment remains in Senate version of tax bill
Early Saturday morning, the U.S. Senate passed its version of a major tax bill. Although there are a number of indirect ramifications for religious…
Potential Outcomes in Supreme Court Wedding Cake Case
Next Tuesday, December 5, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in a difficult case that pits the free exercise of religion and free…