Lawsuit Challenges NYPD Surveillance of Muslim Communities
Written by Don Byrd
A new federal lawsuit filed in seeks an end to the NYPD surveillance practice targeting Muslims. AP reports …
New Mexico Photographer Refusal of Same-Sex Ceremony Ruled Illegal
Written by Don Byrd
Via Religion Clause, a decision by a New Mexico Appeals Court is sure to add fuel to the discussion over rights of conscience and service refusal. Elane Photography is a business owned by Christians who object to same-sex marriage and refuse to provide photography services. …
Circuit Courts Rejecting Taxpayer Standing Post-Hein
Written by Don Byrd
In two separate recent decisions, the 7th and 6th Circuit Appeals Courts have ruled citizens lack standing to challenge government’s use of funds on religious freedom grounds. …
Romney and Obama Avoiding Religious Attacks, Talk
Written by Don Byrd
The good news is that both President Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney seem uninterested in attacking one another over matters of faith. … The bad news is that the reason for that may be less principled and more strategic.
1st Circuit: Moral Concerns Alone Can’t Deny Marriage
Written by Don Byrd
The 1st Circuit Court of Appeals yesterday ruled unconstitutional the Defense of Marriage Act, a measure signed into law by President Clinton that defines marriage as between one man and one woman. …
Murfreesboro Mosque Judge Acknowledged Religious Freedom Law
Written by Don Byrd
As I read through Judge Corlew’s ruling in the Murfreesboro mosque decision, one thing jumps out that is escaping most news coverage: the decision strongly affirms laws and principles of religious freedom….
