Federal RFRA Amendment Proposed in U.S. Senate to Protect Against Third-Party Harms
Senate Democrats have introduced a measure to amend the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA), Is it necessary to protect civil rights?
Court: Ohio Prison’s Grooming Rules Violate Rastafarian’s Religious Liberty Rights
The Ohio Department of Correction violated the religious liberty rights of a Rastafarian prisoner by denying him the right to wear dreadlocks, according to a federal district court.
North Carolina Becomes the Latest State to Consider “In God We Trust” in Schools Legislation
Bills requiring or at least authorizing school districts to post “In God We Trust” in schools have become commonplace, and it’s probably not a coincidence.
Citing Supreme Court’s Playground Ruling, Education Dept. Eases Religious Funding Rules
The Education Dept. is advancing a broad reading of a recent SCOTUS decision to justify regulatory changes to allow more faith-based funding.
Education Secretary Devos Takes Aim at Laws Barring Taxpayer Money from Aiding Religion
Secretary Devos’ interest in expanding school voucher programs nationwide is well known. She should not undermine key state laws, or impugn them as bigoted, to further her goal.
Louisiana’s Webster Parish School District Settles Church-State Lawsuit
A settlement agreement permanently bars public school officials in Louisiana’s Webster Parish from promoting prayer or religious services in schools. That is a good rule benefiting both the church and the state.
