Federal appeals courts rule on legislative, judicial prayers
Two different federal appeals courts have recently ruled on cases involving prayers offered at official governmental proceedings.
Attacks on worshippers in Nigeria lead to calls for higher U.S. priority on religious freedom in Nigeria policy
A recent horrific attack on worshippers at a mosque in Nigeria is the latest in a rash of deadly attacks at houses of worship in the country, leading the USCIRF to report on the growing problem in Nigeria, which was “once known for its widespread religious diversity.”
U.S. senator draws criticism for espousing dangerous Christian nationalism mythology
A recent speech by Sen. Josh Hawley provides a clear example of the troubling reasoning of Christian nationalism, insisting that “without the Bible, there is no America.”
Supreme Court declines to expedite another religious liberty dispute, majority requires applicant to exhaust lower court options first
By a somewhat surprising 5-4 vote this week, the Court rejected the application of Yeshiva University to halt a New York state court order requiring it to recognize an LGBTQ group as an official student organization pending the outcome of litigation over the matter.
Citing state’s RFRA and Free Speech principles, federal court sides with wedding photographer in dispute over same-sex wedding objection
A federal judge in Kentucky enjoined enforcement of Louisville’s Fairness Ordinance against a wedding photographer who objects to same-sex marriage on religious grounds.
