Don Byrd, Author at BJC

‘Released time’ religious instruction programs for public school students expanding with ‘plug and play’ curricula, state legislation

A controversial program is spreading across the country that offers grade school children optional Bible instruction during the school day.

First Muslim appeals court nominee in doubt

There is no place for subjecting a nominee to questions that demonstrate hostility to their faith, or otherwise suggesting that being Muslim is incompatible with being a federal judge.

Nine federal agencies announce final rule restoring religious liberty rights discarded by Trump administration

The Biden administration announced a final rule, jointly issued by nine federal agencies, entitled “Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations.”

9th Circuit rules the destruction of Oak Flat likely does not substantially burden religious exercise, campaign to save Oak Flat continues

These disputes could result in the most significant ruling yet by the Court on the application of RFRA, impacting not only the fate of Oak Flat but numerous religious freedom disputes.

Alabama Chief Justice uses theology to support controversial frozen embryo ruling

Largely overlooked in the firestorm of reaction focused on the consequences of the Alabama Supreme Court’s ruling was the troubling, religion-based rationale in a concurrence.