Iowa Governor Signs Landmark Religious Freedom Restoration Act
In a significant advancement for religious liberty, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed Senate File 2095, the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA), into law on April…
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Jewish Students File Lawsuit Against UCLA Over Alleged Antisemitism and Campus Exclusion
Jewish students sue UCLA, alleging campus antisemitism and exclusion zone in wake of protests. Lawsuit seeks immediate relief and accountability.
Vermont Families Sue State Over Foster-Care Policies, Citing Religious Discrimination
Vermont families challenge state's foster-care policies in federal lawsuit, alleging discrimination based on religious beliefs about human sexuality.
Guns, Banks, and the Beast: Unpacking the Supreme Court’s Latest Ruling
The Supreme Court's unanimous ruling in Vullo v. NRA underscores the illegality of using regulatory power to coerce financial institutions to de-bank organizations based on…
Supreme Court Unanimous: Government Officials Cannot Leverage their Positions to Suppress Dissent
The implications of this case are profound and far-reaching. It sends a clear message to regulatory bodies nationwide: exercise your power cautiously, for the line…
California Lifeguard Sues Over Pride Flag Mandate: A Case of Religious Discrimination?
A veteran lifeguard in Los Angeles County, Jeffrey Little, has filed a lawsuit against the county, alleging religious discrimination. The case stems from an…
Supreme Court clarifies threshold for employment discrimination harm under Title VII
In a landmark ruling, the US Supreme Court redefines the standard for Title VII lawsuits, stating "some harm" is sufficient. Details in Muldrow v. City…
Uneven Approach to Law is Threat to Survival of America’s Cities
Explore the paradoxical enforcement of laws in cities like San Francisco, where parking violations are strictly punished while dangerous property damage from outdoor fires goes…
Australia v. Elon Musk: Free Speech and an Abundance of Arrogance
Wakeley, a Sydney suburb far from tourist hotspots, became the center of a global debate on freedom of speech after a terrorist attack on Bishop…
Making Sense of the Chaos: Are We Living in Postnormal Times?
In a world of chaos and uncertainty, we are in a phase described as "Postnormal times" by scholar Ziauddin Sardar. Explore the challenges and changes…