Court to hear whether government can force dissenting artists to speak contrary to their faith.
Supreme Court to Decide: Can states force artists to speak contrary to their faith? Read More »
While existing blue laws that specifically prohibit things like Sunday hunting may be disappearing, there is a movement to reintroduce the concept in ways that appeal to across the political divide.
A Concept in Common: Are Sunday Blue Laws Making a Comeback? Read More »
Both the OSHA and HHS vaccine mandates provided for religious accommodation which would be enforced through the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. Without a Federal OSHA requirement, RFRA may only apply to HHS cases.
Explainer: Supreme Court’s OSHA and HHS Vaccine Mandate Decisions Read More »
The United States Supreme Court refused to issue a preliminary injunction to temporarily block a Maine rule requiring certain healthcare workers to take the COVID-19 vaccine or lose their jobs or medical practices, allowing for medical but not religious exemptions.
Court refuses to block Maine mandate that allows medical but not religious exemptions Read More »
This term, the Supreme Court will be revisiting the issue of whether states must fund religious schools, whether clergy members can say prayers during executions of inmates, and whether a state can ban abortion before viability. The following is a brief summary and analysis of the cases.
The Supreme Court finds for a Catholic foster care service while sidestepping a larger free exercise of religion issue.
High Court hands Catholic Social Services narrowly drafted victory Read More »
In a decision released Friday night, April 9, 2021, the United States Supreme Court has blocked California’s COVID-19 restrictions on in-home religious gatherings.
US Supreme Court overturns California restrictions on in-home Bible studies Read More »
Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court announced that it would not be hearing two major workplace religious accommodation cases.
Supreme Court Declines to Hear Workplace Religious Accommodation Cases Read More »
The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that plaintiffs whose religious rights were violated can sue government employees individually for monetary damages.
Court unanimously finds RFRA plaintiffs can sue FBI agents for money damages Read More »
The language of the new Los Angeles COVID restriction specifically exempts religious gatherings as a matter of constitutional right.
LA County recognizes churches are constitutionally exempt from stay-at-home order Read More »
