Analysis: Appeals Court Halts Religious Liberty Training for Southwest Airlines Lawyers

The Fifth Circuit’s decision to grant a stay on the religious-liberty training order for Southwest Airlines lawyers reflects a cautious approach to the use of civil contempt power and highlights the delicate balance between enforcing compliance with judicial orders and protecting constitutional rights. 

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Ocean Grove’s Beach Battle: A Church’s Tradition vs. Beach Access Law

In Ocean Grove, New Jersey, a century-old tradition faces modern legal challenges. The Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, a Methodist group, founded a Christian seaside retreat in 1869. The Association owns all the land in the town, including the beach, which it has historically closed on Sunday mornings for worship services.

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Iowa Governor Signs Landmark Religious Freedom Restoration Act

In a significant advancement for religious liberty, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed Senate File 2095, the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA), into law on April 2, 2024. The legislation, celebrated at a Christian conservative event, aims to fortify the religious freedoms of Iowans against government interference.

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