Defense budget bill would roll back Obama’s 2014 anti-discrimination order
President Obama threatens to veto defense budget bill if language permitting discrimination on basis of religion or sexual orientation remains.
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October 2016
September 2016
U.S. Civil Rights Commission report gives free exercise of religion second-tier status
In a stunning report, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Chairman Martin Castro attacked the Religious Freedom Restoration Act at both the state and federal…
August 2016
“Ministerial exception” preempts discrimination lawsuit brought by injured church school teacher
On August 15, 2016, a Federal Court in Maryland upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit brought by a 56-year-old injured music teacher at a…
America in Bible Prophecy
By Bill Cork - It will be our fear, the fear we see around us today, that will be our undoing.
July 2016
Trump promises to repeal ban on church campaigning in GOP acceptance speech
Contrary to Trump's representation, the voices of individual church members, or even church employees, have not "been taken away." Instead, they may independently advocate…
Key California Assembly Committee scheduled to hear SB 1146
On August 3, 2016, the California Assembly Appropriations Committee is scheduled to consider a bill that religious groups fear would make it difficult for…
Church sues Iowa for hypothetical gender “law”
To put it succinctly, the Fort Des Moines Church of Christ is suing for protection against a threat that does not exist under current…
Why a candidate’s support for the free exercise clause matters
Whether Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump will do more to defend the Free Exercise Clause is an important factor in deciding which candidate to…
Analysis: Amended version of SB 1146 passes CA Assembly Judiciary
The latest version still faces constitutional hurdles as lawmakers seek to control morals policies of religion-based educational institutions.
June 2016
Five legal issues raised by California SB 1146
SB 1146 is currently up for consideration in the California State Assembly Judiciary this Thursday having already passed the Senate by a vote of…