NPR Story Explores the Fractures Surrounding “Religious Freedom” Today
The BJC’s Holly Hollman was featured in an NPR story on the growing fracture in consensus over religious freedom in America today.
County Courthouse Crosses to Stay in San Jacinto, Texas Dispute
A Texas county commission voted to keep in place four crosses displayed at the courthouse after an church-state separation advocates urged their removal.
District Court Rejects Free Exercise Challenge to Colorado Nondiscrimination Law
A federal court in Colorado ruled against a business owner who sought to post publicly her intention to refuse custom websites for same-sex couples planning weddings.
Florida Enacts New School Voucher Program Despite Previous State Supreme Court Ruling
A new school voucher system recently signed into law in Florida will send tens of millions of taxpayer dollars to fund private school tuition, including religious education.
Texas Senate Passes Religious “Association” Bill as State Legislative Deadline Approaches
The Texas Senate passed a bill that claims to protect religious liberty, but is raising concerns and questions about its purpose and whether it is necessary.
Three Muslim Employees Describe Hostile Work Environment at Amazon in Federal Discrimination Suit
A trio of Amazon employees in Minnesota claims the company perpetuates a hostile work environment for Muslim employees in a complaint filed with the EEOC.
