What Makes a Belief or Practice Religious Under the Law?
As litigants increasingly claim that their beliefs are being threatened, the question of whether those beliefs constitute a religion under the law is not an uncommon issue.
Jury Awards $5.1 Million in Employment Religious Discrimination Case
A large jury verdict in New York sends a strong message: employees should not be required to choose between having a job and engaging in religious practices that align with their conscience.
Report Indicates Significant Rise in Anti-Muslim Incidents Post Travel Ban
A new report finds that incidents of anti-Muslim bias increased by 17% in 2017, triggered by several factors including the Trump Administration’s “travel ban.”
U.S. Supreme Court Considers Religious Discrimination Issue in Travel Ban Case
Could an anti-Semitic President ban immigration from Israel? Do discriminatory campaign proposals matter in scrutinizing a President’s official actions? The U.S. Supreme Court questioned attorneys about President Trump’s “travel ban.”
Military Savings Account Bill Would Create Sweeping School Voucher System
A troubling school voucher proposal is surfacing as Congress begins work on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
