Federal Lawsuit in Maine Challenges Law Barring State Aid to Religious Schools
The school funding lawsuit in Maine is just the latest in a string of cases testing the reach of the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Trinity Lutheran Church.
AG Jeff Sessions Orders Review of Faith-Based Funding Practices in Light of Trinity Lutheran Church
In remarks today, AG Jeff Sessions announced a review to determine if religious entities are being denied access to federal grants and other government benefits out of no-establishment concerns.
7th Circuit Hears Arguments in Challenge to Clergy Housing Exemption
For the second time in the last five years, the 7th Circuit appeals court will rule on a church-state challenge to the clergy housing allowance.
Oklahoma AG Intervenes to Ensure Cherokee Graduates can Wear Ceremonial Feather
Students in an Oklahoma school district who are Cherokee tribal members will be allowed to wear ceremonial eagle feathers during graduation after the state AG offered his support.
Can Government-Funded Foster Care Services Discriminate on the Basis of Religion?
South Carolina is asking the Trump Administration to allow religious child placement services to discriminate on the basis of religion under RFRA.
9th Circuit Hears Arguments About Injunction Blocking Contraception Exemptions
A 9th Circuit Appeals panel appeared dubious about a nationwide injunction halting the Trump Administration’s efforts to expand religious exemptions from the contraception coverage mandate.
