BJC, other faith organizations issue statement on state legislation exempting religious organizations from emergency orders
A diverse coalition of religious and religiously affiliated organizations, including BJC, issued a significant statement in response to legislation being considered in a number of states that would expand religious exemptions from emergency orders designed to protect public health.
BJC conversation to feature four Black scholars on white supremacy and religious liberty
“Religious Liberty Has Been White Too Long” will feature four Black scholars presenting individually and then in conversation on Wednesday, April 14.
Federal court issues emergency injunction ahead of Holy Week services to increase COVID-related worship attendance caps in D.C.
A federal court has barred the District of Columbia from enforcing restrictions that would limit worship capacity at the Basilica of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception to the lesser of 250 or 25%.
Texas health care provider ordered to pay former employees for mandating prayer and religious discussions
Employees shouldn’t have to choose between remaining true to their faith and keeping their job.
State legislatures advance RFRA, other religious freedom legislation
Montana, South Dakota, Oklahoma and South Carolina are the latest states looking at various religious freedom legislation.
