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Utah Senator Retools, Reintroduces Controversial First Amendment Defense Act

After failing to get the bill out of committee in 2015, Senator Mike Lee is reintroducing the First Amendment Defense Act, with some changes.

Controversial Religious Objection Law in Mississippi to Go Into Effect After Appeals Court Declines to Rehear

A controversial Mississippi law (HB 1523) which offers explicit protections for certain religious beliefs is set to go into effect on October 10, though plaintiffs plan to take their case to the U.S. Supreme Court.

5th Circuit Hears Argument Over Controversial Mississippi Law

Written by Don Byrd

More State Legislation Addresses Religious Liberty Themes

Written by Don Byrd

State Religious Freedom Legislation Updates: CO, VA, KY, WY

Written by Don Byrd

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