Judge: Closely Held Corporation is the Religious “Alter-Ego” of its Owners
Written by Don Byrd
A federal judge has issued an injunction to stop the government from enforcing certain Affordable Care Act mandates on the Tyndale Publishing House.
Will Supreme Court Revisit Health Care Law for Religious Liberty Claim?
Written by Don Byrd
The Department of Justice will not oppose a move to reopen Liberty University’s challenge to the Affordable Care Act.
Can a Secular Employer Exercise Religion?
Written by Don Byrd
We’ve seen this question pop up more than once lately as judges grapple with requests from secular employers for exemptions from regulations similar to those enjoyed by religious institutions like houses of worship and denominational organizations.
Vice-Presidential Candidates Talk Faith, Religious Liberty
Written by Don Byrd
At last night’s Vice-Presidential debate between Joe Biden and Paul Ryan, one question and answer segment focused on the relationship between the candidates’ faith and policy.
Bible Publisher Challenges Contraception Mandate, Definition of Religious Organization
Written by Don Byrd
A for-profit business that makes money publishing Bibles and other religious material joined the list of dozens of other organizations in filing a lawsuit to challenge the legality of the Affordable Care Act’s requirement to provide insurance coverage that includes access to contraception, given the religious mission of the business.
