Ohio Senate Debates “Pastor Protection Act”
Ohio House Bill 36, the “Ohio Pastor Protection Act,” bars any penalty directed at ministers for refusing to perform a marriage ceremony that conflicts with their religious beliefs. But is it necessary?
Are the Supreme Court’s Two Most Recent Religious Discrimination Decisions in Conflict?
The facts of Masterpiece Cakeshop and the Travel Ban cases are wildly different. But is there inconsistency between the rulings? A new column by Eliot Mincburg argues yes.
Roundup of Masterpiece Cakeshop Analysis/Coverage
Media coverage and analysis of the Supreme Court’s ruling in Masterpiece Cakeshop agreed: the cakemaker’s narrow victory left more questions unanswered than it resolved.
U.S. Supreme Court Sides with Masterpiece Cakeshop, Leaves Central Question Unanswered
Ultimately, the Court’s ruling in favor of Mr. Phillips turned on the majority’s conclusion that the state Civil Rights Commission adjudicated his claim from a perspective based in animus toward the cakemaker’s religious views.
BJC, UCC File Brief in U.S. Supreme Court in Colorado Baker’s Case
The BJC joined a brief with other religious groups examining religious marriage, civil marriage and public accommodation laws for a U.S. Supreme Court case.
