Mar 27, 2017 | Blog |
Written by Don Byrd Nebraska public school teachers can now wear habits, hijabs, and other religious clothing in their classrooms. Governor Pete Ricketts signed LB 62 into law, a bill repealing a 98-year-old provision prohibiting teachers from wearing religious garb....
Feb 22, 2017 | Blog |
Written by Don Byrd State legislatures around the country continue to introduce legislation aimed at religious liberty themes. Here is a rundown of recent developments that caught my eye. In Georgia, where RFRA-like bills have failed in recent years, lawmakers sound...
Dec 20, 2016 | Blog |
Written by Don Byrd In both Iowa and Nebraska this year, the presence of Nativity scenes at the State Capitol has meant the inclusion of non-religious displays alongside them. A central principle of religious liberty is that the government may not promote a particular...
Apr 16, 2016 | Blog |
Written by Don Byrd A federal judge in Nebraska has dismissed a prisoner’s claim that officials violated his free exercise rights under the First Amendment and the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA). RLUIPA protects inmates against...
May 16, 2014 | Blog |
Written by Don ByrdEvery election season, I have to shake my head at statements coming from candidates on hot-button church-state issues. I suppose they believe it is a way to appeal to a sharply divided electorate. Some over-eager proponents of the Establishment...
