Reintroduced RFRA Proposal Advances in Iowa Senate Subcommittee
An Iowa Senate Subcommittee is set to vote on a Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) proposal, reintroduced after a similar effort fell short last year.
Lawsuit Challenges New Policy Allowing Religious Discrimination By Tax-Funded Agencies
Americans United filed a lawsuit challenging HHS’ policy allowing federally funded child placement agencies to discriminate on the basis of religion.
BJC’s Tyler: U.S. Supreme Court Execution Decision “Harms Religious Liberty”
The BJC’s Amanda Tyler explains why the Supreme Court’s first church-state opinion of the term was an “astonishing display of religious preferentialism.”
Alabama Legislature Joins States Considering Bible Courses
A bill in Alabama to authorize Bible classes in public schools joins several others inspired by “Project Blitz,” a troubling and coordinated campaign to incorporate religion into public institutions.
4th Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Christian Parents’ Claims Against World Religion Course
What are the constitutional limits for a world religions curriculum in public schools? When does teaching *about* a religion become improper indoctrination? The 4th Circuit dives in.
President Trump Addresses Religion Policy Priorities at National Prayer Breakfast
The National Prayer Breakfast is often an occasion for the President to signal his policy priorities related to religion for the coming year. So, what did President Trump mention this year?
