Free Exercise
California Judge Rules that Christian Bakery Owner Can Refuse to Make Cakes that Violate Beliefs
A California trial court in Kern County ruled that a bakery that refused to furnish custom-designed cakes for…
Employment Law
Trump administration forms office to protect doctors’ religious beliefs
The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) has announced the creation of a Conscience and Religious…
Abortion / Contraception
Satanic Temple Sues Company that Refused “Abortion Ritual” Billboard
The Satanic Temple has sued a billboard company for refusing to put up billboards promoting awareness of the…
Free Exercise
Supreme Court to decide whether RFRA permits monetary damages against federal employees
The Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) permits lawsuits seeking money…
Free Exercise
Colorado Court: Baker Must Provide “Non-Expressive” Cake to Transgender Customer
Jack Phillips, the owner of Masterpiece Cakeshop, is again in the news after a Colorado court ruled he…
Church and State
Two Southern California Judges Refuse to Shut Down Churches This Weekend
With outdoor temperatures expected to pass the 100-degree mark, two Los Angeles area judges have given local churches…
Free Exercise
Breaking: Court issues 7-2 decision in cake case finding bias in tribunal decision
The Supreme Court issued a 7-2 ruling this morning in favor of the baker in tbe same-sex wedding…
Church and State
Supreme Court hears argument in football coach post-game prayer case
The Supreme Court will likely find that the coach's interest in free speech and free exercise of religion…
Free Exercise
Lemuel V. Sapian releases new book on America’s religious freedom divide
Very few things can be as divisive as religion. In free America, we are guaranteed freedom of religion.…
Free Exercise
Ocean Grove’s Beach Battle: A Church’s Tradition vs. Beach Access Law
In Ocean Grove, New Jersey, a century-old tradition faces modern legal challenges. The Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association,…