Sixth Circuit Upholds Injunction Against Biden Administration Expansion of Title IX
The Sixth Circuit has upheld a preliminary injunction against the U.S. Department of Education's (DOE) efforts to broaden the scope of Title IX protections to…
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Navigating the Johnson Amendment: Impacts on Non-Profit Advocacy
The Johnson Amendment prohibits 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations, including churches, from endorsing or opposing political candidates. While it aims to preserve the integrity of charitable organizations,…
Supreme Court Affirms Doctors’ Conscience Protections in Unanimous Decision
While the spotlight has been on the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling regarding continued access to mifepristone, an abortion-inducing medication, the unanimous verdict is a significant…
Court Dismisses Religious Curriculum Case in California Charter Schools
Court upholds California's ban on using public funds for religious materials in charter schools, reinforcing the separation of church and state in public education.
California Churches’ Legal Battle Over COVID-19 Restrictions: A Recap and Update for 2024
The legal battle between California churches and COVID-19 restrictions continues in 2024, raising crucial questions about public health and religious freedom.
Analysis: Appeals Court Halts Religious Liberty Training for Southwest Airlines Lawyers
The Fifth Circuit's decision to grant a stay on the religious-liberty training order for Southwest Airlines lawyers reflects a cautious approach to the use of…
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, a Methodist group, founded a Christian seaside…
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…
Alabama Supreme Court Upholds Methodist Church’s Property Rights Amid Disaffiliation Dispute
The Alabama Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the Alabama-West Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church, dismissing a lawsuit by 44 Methodist churches…
Creating Engaging Content for Instagram: Best Practices
Whether the Montgomery County Board of Education's policy, which mandates the use of LGBTQ-inclusive books without providing an opt-out option for parents, infringes on the…