New Governors in Florida, Tennessee, Push School Voucher Proposals
Vouchers undermine a key principle behind the separation of church and state. Legislators should stay out of the business of religious education, directly or indirectly.
Florida Bill Would Require School Districts to Offer Bible Class Electives
Study *about* various religions can be an appropriate part of the public school curriculum, but a class that focuses exclusively on one religious text would seem fraught with constitutional peril in practice.
Florida Jury Sides with Hotel Employee in Religious Accommodation Dispute
A federal jury awarded a whopping $21.5 million to a former Park Hotels employee who was fired for refusing to work on Sundays.
Pensacola Officials Ask U.S. Supreme Court to Review Cross Decision
The City of Pensacola, Florida is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene and allow a large memorial cross to remain on public land.
11th Circuit Reluctantly Affirms Order to Remove Pensacola Cross
A 3-judge panel ruled that precedent demands they affirm an order to remove the Pensacola cross, but they criticized in strong terms the law requiring that outcome.
