It’s June. The Church Playground Decision is Coming Soon, and More
The Supreme Court will soon make a number of decisions that could impact church-state law. How to stay informed and engaged.
9th Circuit Declines to Address Church-State Claims in Ruling Against Revised Travel Ban
Claims of religious discrimination relying on the President’s campaign statements about Muslims played no role in the 9th Circuit’s ruling against his revised immigration order.
BJC’s Tyler: Bernie Sanders’ Inquiry of OMB Nominee “Imposed a Religious Test”
The BJC’s Amanda Tyler explains why Bernie Sanders’ questioning of a Trump nominee crossed an important constitutional boundary of religious liberty protection.
Montana Court Halts State Exclusion of Religious Schools from Tax Credit Program
Are tax credits for donations to religious schools a valid way to avoid state law that prohibits government appropriations to religious schools? A Montana court said yes.
DeVos: Federally Funded Schools Must Follow Federal Law, Wouldn’t Say What That Means
Senator Jeff Merkley was frustrated by Secretary DeVos’ answers about religious discrimination in federally funded private schools.
