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Religious liberty updates: U.S. House passes NO BAN Act; Texas reverses course on clergy in execution chamber, more

In addition to the passage of the NO BAN Act, here is a quick roundup of bills progressing in state legislatures and other state actions that caught my eye.

Supreme Court’s COVID rulings raise questions about wider religious liberty impact, emergency procedures

In Tandon v. Newsom, the court ruled that home Bible studies are exempt from the state’s regulations limiting gatherings in homes to three households.

BJC, other faith organizations issue statement on state legislation exempting religious organizations from emergency orders

A diverse coalition of religious and religiously affiliated organizations, including BJC, issued a significant statement in response to legislation being considered in a number of states that would expand religious exemptions from emergency orders designed to protect public health.

BJC conversation to feature four Black scholars on white supremacy and religious liberty

“Religious Liberty Has Been White Too Long” will feature four Black scholars presenting individually and then in conversation on Wednesday, April 14.

Federal court issues emergency injunction ahead of Holy Week services to increase COVID-related worship attendance caps in D.C.

A federal court has barred the District of Columbia from enforcing restrictions that would limit worship capacity at the Basilica of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception to the lesser of 250 or 25%.

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