Religion Clause: Department of Education Reaffirms BYU’s Exemption From LGBTQ Anti-Discrimination Requirements
The U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, issued a determination letter (full text) on Feb. 8, 2022, dismissing
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Religion Clause: Suit By Jewish And Catholic Plaintiffs Challenge “Key To NYC” Vaccination Requirement
A suit raising 1st and 14th Amendment claims was filed this week in a New York federal district court by
Religion Clause: Court Will Hear Arguments Today In “Christian Flag” Case
The U.S. Supreme Court this morning will hear oral arguments in Shurtleff v. City of Boston. In the case, the
Religion Clause: Ecclesiastical Abstention Doctrine Bars Adjudication Of Some Claims In Dispute Between Church Factions
In In re Thomas, (TX App., Jan.14, 2022), Jan. 14, 2022), a Texas state appellate court ruled on the extent
Religion Clause: Air Force Office Sues After Accommodation For Religious Objection To COVID Vaccine Is Denied
Suit was filed last week in a Georgia federal district court by a female Air Force officer who has served
Religion Clause: Christian Wedding Photographer Loses Suit Against NY Public Accommodation Law
In Emilee Carpenter, LLC v. James, (WD NY, Dec. 13, 2021), a New York federal district court refused to enjoin the
Religion Clause: Denial Of Religious Exemptions To Vaccine Mandate Violated Free Exercise Rights
In Grantonz v. Earley, (ND OH, Dec. 10, 2021), an Ohio federal district court issued a temporary restraining order preventing the
Religion Clause: People’s Tribunal In Britain Finds China Guilty Of Genocide Against Uyghurs
The Uyghur Tribunal, an independent People’s Tribunal set up last year in Britain to investigate China’s actions against Uyghur, Kazakh and
Religion Clause: Loss On COVID Houses Of Worship Restrictions Proves Costly To New York
After extensive litigation, in February a New York federal district court (without opposition from the state) issued an injunction against New
Religion Clause: State Department Designates “Countries of Particular Concern” For Violating Religious Freedom Rights
Objective coverage of church-state and religious liberty developments, with extensive links to primary sources. Religion Clause: State Department Designates “Countries