New York Legislature Sends Workplace Religious Attire Bill to Governor
The New York State Senate today by a 60-0 vote passed a bill protecting the right of workers to wear religious attire, including head coverings, to the workplace.
BJC’s Tyler: “It Feels Like We Haven’t Heard the End” of Execution Chamber Cases
Written opinions in two recent and seemingly conflicting U.S. Supreme Court rulings in execution chamber cases may signal more to come in that area, according to the BJC’s Amanda Tyler.
Missouri House Approves Bill Authorizing Public School Bible Classes
Last week, the Missouri House passed legislation authorizing the creation of public school courses in the Old and New Testaments, rejecting an amendment to broaden the sacred texts covered.
Religious Objectors to Vaccinations Denied in Kentucky, New York Rulings
In Kentucky, a judge allowed a school district to continue enforcing its ban on unvaccinated students attending school functions during a chicken pox outbreak.
Texas Revises Policy, Bans All Clergy in Execution Chamber
Refusing a condemned inmate’s request to receive spiritual comfort at the moment of death is no way to advance the cause of religious liberty.
