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High School Students Take on Capitol Hill in Summer Intensive Sponsored by Founders’ First Freedom
A program co-sponsored by Founders’ First Freedom and the Byington Center and hosted by Washington Adventist University gave thirteen high school students front-row seats to history this summer. Thirteen smart, motivated, and very surprised high school students turned up for…
Supreme Court Rules First Amendment Protects Wedding Website Designer’s Freedom of Speech
The Supreme Court ruled that Colorado can’t force a website designer to create designs that go against their beliefs, protecting free speech rights. This decision has implications for artists and creative producers who have reasons to decline certain projects.
BREAKING: Supreme Court Ruling in Groff v. Dejoy Clarifies Religious Accommodation Requirements under Title VII
The Supreme Court ruled in Groff v. Dejoy that Title VII requires employers to show substantial costs before denying a religious accommodation. This clarifies existing obligations and provides consistent guidance to lower courts. Founders’ First Freedom supported this clarification.
Maine Catholic School Challenges State Anti-Discrimination Requirements for Funding
Last year’s Supreme Court decision allowing taxpayer-funded aid to religious schools in Maine has led to concerns over potential regulation. A Catholic school is now suing the state for imposing anti-discrimination requirements and restrictions on schools participating in the program. This could lead to religious schools needing to eliminate their religious characteristics to receive funding. Schools that resist will face pressure from parents to take the “easy money.”
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