U.S. Supreme Court Declines to Hear Church Preservation Funding Case
The Supreme Court today left intact the principle that the state may not grant taxpayer funds to houses of worship for religious purpose, for now anyway…
President Trump Addresses Religion Policy Priorities at National Prayer Breakfast
The National Prayer Breakfast is often an occasion for the President to signal his policy priorities related to religion for the coming year. So, what did President Trump mention this year?
Applying Trinity Lutheran Decision, New Mexico Supreme Court Approves Textbook Loan Program
Applying recent Supreme Court precedent, the New Mexico Supreme Court reversed course and upheld a textbook loan program, finding a state constitutional provision barring aid to private schools to be rooted in religious animus.
Federal Lawsuit in Maine Challenges Law Barring State Aid to Religious Schools
The school funding lawsuit in Maine is just the latest in a string of cases testing the reach of the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Trinity Lutheran Church.
AG Jeff Sessions Orders Review of Faith-Based Funding Practices in Light of Trinity Lutheran Church
In remarks today, AG Jeff Sessions announced a review to determine if religious entities are being denied access to federal grants and other government benefits out of no-establishment concerns.
