Church and State
Did the Supreme Court open the door to regulation of religious schools?
With the death of state Blaine Amendments this week, religious schools that welcome state money might find that…
Current Events
Guns, Banks, and the Beast: Unpacking the Supreme Court’s Latest Ruling
The Supreme Court's unanimous ruling in Vullo v. NRA underscores the illegality of using regulatory power to coerce…
Church and State
Texas execution looms after jury consult Bible (Amnesty International)
EXCERPT: A Texas man who faces execution after jurors at his trial consulted the Bible when deliberating his…
Church and State
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…
Civil Rights
Idaho: Northwest Religious Liberty Association Calls for Conscience Exemption to Anti-Discrimination Legislation
This week, in four days of testimony, the Idaho House State Affairs Committee has been considering House Bill…
Church and State
In Defense of Separation
In the past few months there has been a renewed debate about the principles surrounding the first amendment,…
Church and State
Supreme Court nominee Sotomayor’s rulings on religious issues
University of Toledo law professor Howard M. Friedman has compiled a list of Judge Sonia Sotomayor's rulings on…
Church and State
Court refuses to block Maine mandate that allows medical but not religious exemptions
The United States Supreme Court refused to issue a preliminary injunction to temporarily block a Maine rule requiring…
Church and State
INTERVIEW: Barry Lynn – Why Churches Should Stay out of Politics (SpectrumMagazine.org)
Spectrum Magazine has just interviewed Barry Lynn, the executive director of Americans United for Separation of Church and…
Church and State
NJ county’s Sunday buying ban may be checking out (AP)
Thanks to RLTV reader Doug Beasley for finding this story. EXCERPT: The Sunday shopping ban in New Jersey’s largest…