Free Exercise
Supreme Court to decide whether RFRA permits monetary damages against federal employees
The Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) permits lawsuits seeking money…
Book
Ryan Snow’s new book explores how Congress passed the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act and why it matters
Attorney Ryan Snow has released a new book that is designed to bring non-lawyers up to date on…
Abortion / Contraception
Federal Court: Trump’s “Conscience Act” exceeds authority but does not violate the Establishment Clause
In a 147-page ruling issued today, New York Federal Judge Paul Engelmayer found that the Trump administration's "conscience…
Constitution
Kentucky Court: Hands On Originals case dismissed – LGBTQ+ rights organization lacks standing
The Kentucky Supreme Court has ruled that an organization that sued Hands On Originals ("Hands On"), a t-shirt…
Current Events
Analysis: Could churches lose their tax-exempt status if they refuse to recognize same-sex marriage?
Earlier this month, presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke stated that he would support removing the tax-exempt status of organizations…
Abortion / Contraception
BREAKING: Adventist Church approves pro-life position on abortion
SILVER SPRING, MD - The Executive Committee of the Seventh-day Adventist Church voted at its Annual Council meeting…
Abortion / Contraception
Primer on U.S. Abortion Law: Supreme Court agrees to hear challenge to Louisiana abortion restriction
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear argument in a case involving a Louisiana regulation on abortion doctors.…
Civil Rights
Tennessee sheriff sued for allegedly forcing a woman to be baptized during traffic stop
A woman has filed an $11 million lawsuit against a Hamilton County, Tennessee, sheriff's deputy for forcing her…
Civil Rights
California Court: Transgender person can sue Catholic hospital for discrimination for initially denying transition surgery
A California Court of Appeals has ruled that a religious hospital can be liable for discrimination if it…
Abortion / Contraception
Amidst growing criticism Adventist Church is revisiting abortion position
When it comes to abortion, Seventh-day Adventists range from providers to prominent pro-life advocates. Now the church may…