In recent days, several troubling expressions of Christian nationalism have surfaced in the news, which is both a disturbing trend and a reminder of the dangers of equating political identity with religious identity. Unfortunately, Christian nationalism appears to be creeping into our political discourse with increasing ease.

Is it too early to look ahead to November? Voters will have the chance to weigh some measures that touch on religion in November, including some archaic laws still on the books.

By a vote of 9-0, the Court in Shurtleff v. Boston held that Boston’s flag-flying program did not amount to “government speech” and thus did not allow officials to “exclude speech based on ‘religious viewpoint.’”

The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a church-state case that could have a big impact on protecting public school students from pressure by teachers and school officials to participate in religious activity.

The clock is ticking on Chí’chil Biłdagoteel, sacred land located in Arizona’s Tonto National Forest. The land, known in English as “Oak Flat,” is sacred to many Tribes in the Southwest but it is slated to be given by the federal government to the company Resolution Copper for destructive mining practices unless Congress takes action.

A court largely denied Officer Jacob Goforth’s motion to dismiss claims against him stemming from his involvement in a bizarre traffic stop. The stop culminated in the baptism of Shandle Riley (the plaintiff in this case) by Hamilton County Deputy Daniel Wilkey.

In a friend-of-the-court brief filed with the U.S. Supreme Court, BJC is defending the right of public school students to participate fully in extracurricular activities without religious pressure by teachers or coaches.

In Ramirez v. Collier, the Supreme Court found in favor of a prisoner who asked that his pastor be present in the execution chamber, lay hands on him, and pray audibly in his final moments. The Court said the state was not likely to meet its burden under RLUIPA to demonstrate that the regulation barring such activities was necessary to achieve its safety interests.

During the third day of her Supreme Court confirmation hearing, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson was asked about the importance of the free exercise of religion by two members of the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Day two of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation hearings included questions on topics related to religious liberty and the role of faith in making judicial determinations.