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Parties objecting to regulatory decision must follow administrative process

Parties objecting to regulatory decision must follow administrative process

Michael PeabodyFeb 20, 2019

This week the Supreme Court denied certiorari in a case where nuns filed their Religious…

High Court decision on Muslim clergy at execution challenges rule of law

High Court decision on Muslim clergy at execution challenges rule of law

Michael PeabodyFeb 11, 2019

Dominique Ray “In no circumstances shall magistrates enforce a law which…

Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom of 1786 reminds us of the mutual benefits of church-state separation

Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom of 1786 reminds us of the mutual benefits of church-state separation

“Almighty God hath created the mind free” On January 16, 1786, the Virginia General Assembly…

9th Cir: Catholic School Teacher Fired for Requesting Time for Cancer Treatment May Pursue ADA Discrimination Claim

9th Cir: Catholic School Teacher Fired for Requesting Time for Cancer Treatment May Pursue ADA Discrimination Claim

Michael PeabodyDec 18, 2018

Yesterday, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 that the ministerial exception does not…

Telling the Truth About Santa Claus is “Blasphemy” in America

Telling the Truth About Santa Claus is “Blasphemy” in America

William McCallDec 17, 2018

When does a holiday icon become a religious deity? Modern courts have ruled that a…

Minnesota Congresswoman’s Proposal to Allow Religious Headwear Deserves Support

Minnesota Congresswoman’s Proposal to Allow Religious Headwear Deserves Support

Alicia J. AdamsDec 11, 2018

  Minnesota Democrat Ilhan Omar, elected Nov. 6, 2018, to the U.S. House of Representatives,…

Supreme Court to decide whether Excessive Fines Clause applies to states

Supreme Court to decide whether Excessive Fines Clause applies to states

The Supreme Court is likely to decide that the 14th Amendment applies the Excessive Fines…

Idaho Jury Finds HOA Discriminated Against Religion in Christmas House Case

Idaho Jury Finds HOA Discriminated Against Religion in Christmas House Case

Photo from Facebook via the Daily Mail A camel, goats, 200,000…

Supreme Court Agrees to Hear WWI Memorial Cross Case

Supreme Court Agrees to Hear WWI Memorial Cross Case

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal of a 4th Circuit decision involving…