What Makes a Belief or Practice Religious Under the Law?
As litigants increasingly claim that their beliefs are being threatened, the question of whether those beliefs constitute a religion under the law is not an uncommon issue.
Jury Awards $5.1 Million in Employment Religious Discrimination Case
A large jury verdict in New York sends a strong message: employees should not be required to choose between having a job and engaging in religious practices that align with their conscience.
Report Indicates Significant Rise in Anti-Muslim Incidents Post Travel Ban
A new report finds that incidents of anti-Muslim bias increased by 17% in 2017, triggered by several factors including the Trump Administration’s “travel ban.”
U.S. Supreme Court Considers Religious Discrimination Issue in Travel Ban Case
Could an anti-Semitic President ban immigration from Israel? Do discriminatory campaign proposals matter in scrutinizing a President’s official actions? The U.S. Supreme Court questioned attorneys about President Trump’s “travel ban.”
Military Savings Account Bill Would Create Sweeping School Voucher System
A troubling school voucher proposal is surfacing as Congress begins work on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
Pompeo Questioned Over Criticism of Muslim Leaders During Confirmation Hearing
Secretary of State nominee Mike Pompeo’s past claims that Muslim leaders in America have not sufficiently condemned violent extremists was a subject of scrutiny at his confirmation hearing.
