In the wake of Burwell v. Hobby Lobby, a law review article by James D. Nelson argues for limiting corporate religiosity to protect employees from religious coercion in the workplace.
Category: Legal Issues
Indiana Federal Court Holds Teaching of Evolution Does Not Violate Establishment Clause
An Indiana federal district court held that teaching the theory of evolution in public schools does not violate the Establishment Clause.
Religious Parents Appeal to Supreme Court Over Opt-Out Rights on Gender and Sexuality Education
Religious parents in Montgomery County, Maryland, have appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court to reinstate their right to opt their children out of lessons on gender and sexuality. The case, Mahmoud v. Taylor, brings a legal challenge to the Montgomery County Board of Education’s decision to deny parents the ability to exempt their children from exposure to storybooks that include topics such as gender transitions and same-sex relationships.
9th Circuit Upholds Religious Exemption to Title IX in LGBTQ+ Discrimination Case
The 9th Circuit has ruled that religious colleges can continue to claim exemptions from Title IX, allowing gender-based discrimination in alignment with religious beliefs.
Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch Discusses the Human Toll of Government Overregulation at Reagan Library Presentation
At the Reagan Library, Justice Neil Gorsuch discussed his book “Overruled,” highlighting the dangers of excessive laws and regulations, emphasizing their negative impact on ordinary Americans’ lives.
Reforming the Bench: Noble Intentions, Constitutional Quandaries
Setting aside the wisdom of reinventing the Supreme Court, the political feasibility of enacting these reforms is dubious.
Courts in Kansas and Florida Challenge Biden Title IX Interpretation
The Kansas and Florida rulings challenge the Biden administration’s Title IX policies on gender identity inclusion.
Balancing Faith and Public Health: The Ninth Circuit’s Ruling in Bacon v. Woodward on Vaccine Mandates and Religious Exemptions
The primary issue in Bacon v. Woodward concerns whether the City of Spokane’s implementation of Washington Governor Jay Inslee’s COVID-19 Proclamation, which required state agency workers to be fully vaccinated, violated the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment as applied to Spokane firefighters who sought religious exemptions.
No Clear Verdict: Supreme Court Sidesteps Social Media Censorship Battle
If the government gains more leverage over platform speech, it might restrict religious expression deemed harmful, even if the platforms themselves would allow it.
The Challenge of Non-Religious Moral Beliefs in the Workplace
Recent debates on employers firing employees for advocacy, such as anti-Israel views, highlight a critical question: Can an employee be dismissed for expressing deeply held moral or ethical beliefs? According to 29 CFR 1605.1, such beliefs, if held with the strength of traditional religious views, are protected unless they cause undue hardship.