Recent Rulings Show RFRA is No “Get Out of Jail Free” Card
RFRA remains an important protection for free exercise. But that doesn’t mean that those claiming their religion is burdened are automatically allowed an accommodation to circumvent the law.
Pensacola Officials Ask U.S. Supreme Court to Review Cross Decision
The City of Pensacola, Florida is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene and allow a large memorial cross to remain on public land.
Federal Court Allows Lawsuit to Proceed Alleging Religious Discrimination by Michigan’s Child Placement Agencies
A federal judge declined to dismiss a lawsuit challenging on Establishment Clause grounds a practice that allows state-funded child placement agencies in Michigan to refuse to serve same-sex couples.
Texas Board of Education Insists Moses Helped Author the U.S. Constititution
There is no reason to deny religion’s influence on American history, culture, and art, but the curriculum should be based on religion-neutral criteria, and shaped by experts in the discipline.
Louisiana’s Bossier School Board Halts Settlement Talks, will Litigate Church-State Claims
Following a unanimous vote of the board, Louisiana’s Bossier Parish schools will take on the expense of defending substantial church-state claims rather than reach an agreement.
