In response to a recent rise in violence, harassment, and intimidation on college campuses, the Biden administration continues to emphasize its commitment to addressing religion-based hate here in the United States.
BJC again provided testimony before Congress last week, this time on the same day that the House of Representatives finally landed on a new speaker.
President Biden addressed Americans on the war in Israel and Gaza, emphasizing that “Israel and Palestinians equally deserve to live in safety, dignity, and peace.”
By requiring the government to demonstrate a compelling government interest necessitates a substantial burden on religious exercise, laws like RFRA and RLUIPA provide a workable legal framework for resolving disputes between the government and religious adherents.
The 9th Circuit ordered the San Jose school district to recognize the Fellowship of Christian Athletes as an official student club, despite the fact that FCA would not agree to abide by the district’s nondiscrimination policy.