State Dept. Religious Freedom Ministerial Opens With a Global Call for Inclusivity

Opening a 3-day State Department summit, U.S. Religious Freedom Ambassador Sam Brownback told a gathering of leaders from around the world that mere tolerance of religious difference is not enough.

Colorado School District’s Support for Mission Trip Ruled Unconstitutional

Written by Don Byrd A public school district’s fundraising for and promotion of a mission trip to Guatemala violated the Establishment Clause of the U.S. Constitution, a federal district court in Colorado ruled this week. Because “[t]he very concept of a...

U.S. State Department Prepares to Host International Religious Freedom Meeting

A meeting of officials from around the world focused on international religious liberty will take place next week at the State Department amid questions of the U.S. commitment to that same issue.

Religious Groups Review Kavanaugh’s Record for Clues on Religious Liberty Approach

The BJC does not endorse or oppose Supreme Court nominees, but General Counsel Holly Hollman notes that Judge Kavanaugh’s admiration for Justice Kennedy might be an indication of his approach on the bench.

Federal Court: Religious Adoption Agency Not Entitled to State Contract

A federal judge in Pennsylvania ruled that neither the First Amendment nor the state’s RFRA requires an accommodation for religious adoption agencies from nondiscrimination rules.

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