Judge Dismisses Illinois Spending Lawsuit

A federal judge in Illinois has rejected a church-state challenge to funds that are slated to go to religious organizations for capital improvements and social services provided by community-based groups. Activist Rob Sherman sought an injunction to prevent the...

Quote of the Day

Link. I know many citizens have fears tonight, and I ask you to be calm and resolute, even in the face of a continuing threat. I ask you to uphold the values of America, and remember why so many have come here. We are in a fight for our principles, and our first...

Should Government Officials Offer an Opinion About Mosque?

Somehow, this story continues to have legs.The "ground zero mosque" issue was all over the Sunday news shows and still dominates cable news. Talking heads cynically want to know one thing from any elected official they can corner: are you for it, or against...

RLUIPA: Case in Point

While one New York land use controversy engulfs the nation in a debate about religious liberty, another in tiny Greenburgh, New York was decided in federal court late last week. A federal judge has ruled that the town violated a church's constitutional rights by...

North Carolina Spells Out New Religious Accommodation to Students

Via Religion Clause, a new North Carolina law attempts to provide stronger accommodation for students whose religious holidays conflict with the school calendar. It requires all school systems, community colleges and public universities to allow students at least two...

At Iftar Dinner, Obama Speaks on Muslims, Mosque Controversy

In powerful remarks at the White House, President Obama weighed in on the New York mosque controversy and spoke out in praise of the contribution of Muslim-Americans, and in defense of religious liberty. Our Founders understood that the best way to honor the place of...