Florida Jury Sides with Hotel Employee in Religious Accommodation Dispute
A federal jury awarded a whopping $21.5 million to a former Park Hotels employee who was fired for refusing to work on Sundays.
Indiana Bill Would Allow “Creation Science” Class, Require “In God We Trust” in Classrooms
A bill proposed in the Indiana Senate would require “In God We Trust” to be posted in every school classroom. From a church-state perspective, that may be the least controversial provision.
Religious Tests Have No Place in Our Democracy [UPDATED]
The Constitution stands for no principle more strongly than this: one’s religious beliefs and religious association have no bearing on qualifications for public service.
LATimes Editorial Board Argues Against Legislative Prayer
In an editorial, the LATimes argues that the practice of opening government meetings with prayer “marginalizes religious minorities and blurs the distinction between church and state.
New Jersey Synagogue Can Finally Proceed After RLUIPA Settlement Reached
A Jewish congregation in Clifton, New Jersey reached a $2.5 million settlement with the city for damages caused by ten years of needless and discriminatory delays in their bid to build a new synagogue.
Federal Court Allows Cakeshop Owner’s Sequel Suit to Proceed
Refusing to dismiss his new claims against Colorado officials for “unconstitutional bullying,” a judge has ruled that cakemaker Jack Phillips has provided sufficient proof of religious hostility.
