Minnesota's Pioneer Press reports on Hastings Reverend Brad Brandon, who Sunday decided to endorse a slate of candidates from the pulpit, drawing a complaint to the IRS in the process. Americans United for Separation of Church and State sent a letter to the IRS on...
Written by Don Byrd Plaintiffs are arguing that somehow a proposed Islamic center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee does not qualify for federal religious freedom rights. So it was heartening to see today that the Department of Justice has filed an amicus brief in the case,...
Last week, the 7th Circuit overturned a ruling that the Illinois "Moment of Silence" law was an unconstitutional violation of church-state separation. The Appeals Court disagreed, emphasizing their view that the legislative record indicates a secular intent,...
The US Commission on International Religious Freedom sent a letter to President Obama in advance of his trip to India and Indonesia later this month, urging a discussion on religious liberty. Both countries are on USCIRF’s Watch List due to the nature and extent...
Overturning a lower court's ruling, the 7th Circuit has ruled Illinois' law requiring a moment of silence at the beginning of the school day to be constitutional. In today's decision, the U.S. 7th Circuit Court found the law constitutional because it does...
St. John United Church of Christ in Indianapolis is challenging about the historic building designation prohibiting it from selling the property to developers. Church leaders say the church needs $1 million in repairs and renovations, including immediate work to the...
