“Breakaway” Virginia Congregations Appeal Ruling

Nine Virginia congregations seeking to claim church property rights are appealing a state Supreme Court decision, asking the court to reconsider its ruling that a 19th century law does not apply to the current dispute with the Episcopal Church. The Court determined...

Appeals Court Sides with Native American Student in Long Hair Dispute

Written by Don Byrd

State AGs File Brief Supporting National Prayer Day

Via Religion Clause, a group of 29 state Attorneys General from around the country filed an amicus brief with the 7th Circuit in support of the federal government's appeal over the National Day of Prayer. Earlier, a district court in Wisconsin ruled...

BJC Urges 4th Circuit to Again Reject Sectarian Government Prayer [UPDATED]

In a friend-of-the-court brief filed earlier this week, the Baptist Joint Committee argued to the 4th Circuit that its own precedent, as well as that of the U.S. Supreme Court, clearly require the conclusion that the practice of opening prayers in use by North...

11th Circuit: Restrictions on Feeding Program Does not Violate Religious Freedom

In a ruling that partially overturned the district court's decision, a panel of the 11th Circuit yesterday upheld an Orlando, FL ordinance limiting large-group feeding in local parks. A church group that had been using the park to feed the homeless as part of its...

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