Baptist Joint Committee announces 2017 essay contest winners
Announcing the winners of BJC’s 2017 essay contest.
Announcing the winners of BJC’s 2017 essay contest.
A new proclamation from the Trump Administration has put on hold the U.S. Supreme Court’s scheduled hearings into the controversial travel ban.
The U.S. Supreme Court made two announcements June 26 in closely watched cases that may have an impact on religious liberty law.
In a brief to the Supreme Court, the White House argues that relying on campaign statements to conclude President Trump’s revised travel ban unlawfully targets Muslims fails to give proper deference to his national security determinations.
The BJC issued statements today in response to the Supreme Court’s decision to hear two closely watched cases that may have an impact on religious liberty law.
If a congregation determines that providing sanctuary is consistent with its theology and ministry, there are numerous practical and legal issues to consider.
The Supreme Court will soon make a number of decisions that could impact church-state law. How to stay informed and engaged.
Here are answers to common questions churches have when considering whether to provide sanctuary, but it is not legal advice and does not substitute for consultation with an attorney.
Claims of religious discrimination relying on the President’s campaign statements about Muslims played no role in the 9th Circuit’s ruling against his revised immigration order.
Can an immigration policy that doesn’t mention religion amount to religious discrimination? Are campaign statements relevant? The government asks the U.S. Supreme Court to rule.
President Trump’s campaign statements, the Appeals Court ruled, demonstrate the true religious purpose of his Executive Order on immigration.
From BJC Staff Reports