Recent Rulings Show RFRA is No “Get Out of Jail Free” Card
RFRA remains an important protection for free exercise. But that doesn’t mean that those claiming their religion is burdened are automatically allowed an accommodation to circumvent the law.
Pensacola Officials Ask U.S. Supreme Court to Review Cross Decision
The City of Pensacola, Florida is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene and allow a large memorial cross to remain on public land.
Federal Court Allows Lawsuit to Proceed Alleging Religious Discrimination by Michigan’s Child Placement Agencies
A federal judge declined to dismiss a lawsuit challenging on Establishment Clause grounds a practice that allows state-funded child placement agencies in Michigan to refuse to serve same-sex couples.
Louisiana’s Bossier School Board Halts Settlement Talks, will Litigate Church-State Claims
Following a unanimous vote of the board, Louisiana’s Bossier Parish schools will take on the expense of defending substantial church-state claims rather than reach an agreement.
By a Large Margin, Majority of Americans Want Johnson Amendment in Place
A new poll confirms that Americans by a wide margin do not want their religious leaders to be able to endorse candidates from the pulpit.
11th Circuit Reluctantly Affirms Order to Remove Pensacola Cross
A 3-judge panel ruled that precedent demands they affirm an order to remove the Pensacola cross, but they criticized in strong terms the law requiring that outcome.
