Religious Freedom Commission Issues Annual Report
The US Commission on International Religious Freedom has released its annual report of the state of religious liberty throughout the world. As it did last year, the Commission recommends 13 countries to be designated "countries of particular concern" by the...Virginia Governor Reverses Chaplain Prayer Policy
Without fanfare, newly elected Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell has rescinded state trooper policy that requires police chaplains to offer only non-sectarian prayer in their official capacities during state events. The change will allow specifically Christian prayers...From the Dissent: Key Quotes from the Mojave Cross Decision
Retiring Justice John Paul Stevens wrote a dissenting opinion (pp. 40-65) in yesterday's Salazar v. Buono ruling (pdf), joined by Justices Ginsburg and Sotomayor. In my view, the District Court was right to enforce its prior judgment by enjoining Congress’...From the Majority Opinion: Key Quotes from Today’s Mojave Cross Decision
One of the most troubling aspects of the Mojave Cross case's Supreme Court phase was the government's contention that because plaintiff Frank Buono, as a Christian, was not offended by the cross generally, he could not challenge this government display. The...Breaking: Supreme Court Rules in Mojave Cross Case
Written by Don Byrd
