Recent cases show how the First Amendment requires courts to refrain from inquiring into disputes surrounding religious doctrine, and how religious entities can prepare to limit the potential for judicial involvement.
A new petition asks the U.S. Supreme Court to decide whether its legislative prayer decisions apply to student-led prayers at school board meetings, after an appeals court ruled in favor of the practice.
A federal criminal case in Michigan will likely pit the government’s interest in protecting children against a religious freedom defense related to an outlawed religious ritual.
A Louisiana Department of Corrections policy barring inmates from growing dreadlocks violate the religious liberty rights of a Rastafari inmate, the Fifth Circuit ruled.
Reaction was mixed to news that Sam Brownback has been nominated to serve as the international religious freedom ambassador.
Faith.
Freedom.
For All.
The targeting of religious minorities.
The rise of Christian nationalism.
The politicization of houses of worship.
BJC brings people together to tackle today’s serious threats to religious liberty.
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Faith.
Freedom.
For All.
The targeting of religious minorities.
The rise of Christian nationalism.
The politicization of houses of worship.
BJC brings people together to tackle today’s serious threats to religious liberty.