U.S. Supreme Court Sets April Date for Travel Ban Hearing
The issue of religious discrimination is just one the U.S. Supreme Court may address in oral arguments about President Trump’s “travel ban,” scheduled for April 25.
U.S. Supreme Court Requests Briefing on Church-State Issue in Travel Ban Challenge
In upholding an injunction against President Trump’s latest travel ban, the 9th Circuit did not address church-state issues, but SCOTUS has asked the parties to brief the question.
Supreme Court Declines to Hear Challenge to Controversial Mississippi Law
The 5th Circuit’s ruling dismissing a challenge to Mississippi’s HB 1523 for lack of standing will remain in place after the Supreme Court declined to take up the plaintiffs’ appeal. But that will not likely be the final word on the constitutionality of the law.
U.S. Supreme Court Considers Religious Liberty Impact of Masterpiece Cakeshop Dispute
In the Masterpiece Cakeshop oral argument, the Court focused on the Free Speech issues, but also questioned the religious liberty implications of the case, both for shop owners and for customers.
BJC Resource Page: Learn More About The Masterpiece Cakeshop Case
Got questions about the religious liberty implications of the Masterpiece Cakeshop case, set to be heard December 5? Check out the BJC’s helpful case resource page.
