On March 1, 2024, the European Sunday Alliance issued a new manifesto reaffirming its commitment to a work-free Sunday.
Jewish Students File Lawsuit Against UCLA Over Alleged Antisemitism and Campus Exclusion
Jewish students sue UCLA, alleging campus antisemitism and exclusion zone in wake of protests. Lawsuit seeks immediate relief and accountability.
West Virginia Governor Signs Intelligent Design Education Bill Into Law
West Virginia’s new law, Senate Bill 280, signed on March 22, 2024, by Governor Jim Justice, allows public school teachers to discuss intelligent design. Advocated by Senator Amy Grady, this legislation aims to promote academic freedom by addressing questions about life’s origins.
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 seeking to disaffiliate over doctrinal disputes about human sexuality while retaining their properties. The court’s decision, based on the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment, underscores the limitations of civil courts in resolving ecclesiastical issues, leaving the churches to navigate the UMC’s internal processes for resolution.
Parents Sue Maryland Schools Over LGBTQ-Inclusive Curriculum
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 plaintiffs’ rights to religious freedom and parental control over their children’s education?
Michigan Appeals Court Upholds Convictions of Abortion Protesters for Resisting Arrest and Trespassing
The Michigan Court of Appeals upheld the convictions of four anti-abortion protesters for resisting arrest, disturbing the peace, and trespassing at the Women’s Health Clinic in Flint. The defendants, who staged a “red rose rescue” protest, argued their actions were protected by their religious beliefs. However, the court ruled that passive resistance constitutes obstruction under Michigan law and maintained that the law was applied neutrally. The protesters were sentenced to 45 days in jail, highlighting the judiciary’s stance on the limits of religious and protest activities within legal boundaries.
Vermont Families Sue State Over Foster-Care Policies, Citing Religious Discrimination
Vermont families challenge state’s foster-care policies in federal lawsuit, alleging discrimination based on religious beliefs about human sexuality.
Louisiana Bill Mandating Ten Commandments in Public Schools: Controversy and Implications
In Louisiana, controversy brews as the state considers mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms. Critics warn of the dangers to church-state separation.
Navigating the Lawfare Landscape: A Call for Christian Peacemakers in the 2024 Elections
Lawfare, the strategic use of legal actions for political gain, threatens our societal integrity. As Christians, we can counteract this trend through peacemaking and justice.
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 financial institutions to de-bank organizations based on their political beliefs, reinforcing free speech protections.