Recent Supreme Court Ruling Already Making Church-State Waves

The 2010-2011 Supreme Court session brought two rulings on church-state matters. One in particular is already having an impact on other cases. RNS' Adelle Banks reports that the court's refusal to allow a challenge to the Arizona Christian Tuition Organization...

Complaint Grows Against Veterans Affairs over Cemetery Rules

A complaint that began when an official at a VA-run cemetery in Houston barred a minister from invoking Christ at a Memorial Day ceremony (a judge ruled that the prohibition was improper and government officials removed their objection) has grown into more sweeping...

Mormon Church Reminds Leaders of Political Engagement Rules

Via Religion Clause, with 2 presidential candidates belonging to the Church of Latter-Day Saints, Mormon leadership is being proactive in officially staying out of the electioneering business. In a letter sent on June 16, LDS President Thomas Monson reminded those in...

Abercrombie Sued for Discrimination Over Employee’s Hijab

High-profile retailer Abercrombie & Fitch is being sued for religious discrimination after a Muslim employee claims she was fired for refusing to remove her religiously mandated head covering. In a news conference Monday, [20-year-old Hani] Khan – wearing a...