NYTimes: Religious Freedom Focus Undermined by Political Agenda

Aug 19, 2018 | Blog, International |

Written by Don Byrd A NYTimes editorial today rightly praises the efforts of recent U.S. administrations, including the Trump administration, to promote religious freedom around the world. “Even President Trump’s fiercest critics,” the piece begins,...

U.S. Labor Dept. Moves to Facilitate Religious Exemptions from Employment Nondiscrimination Laws

Aug 11, 2018 | Blog |

Written by Don Byrd On Friday, the Department of Labor announced a new directive aimed at the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), which, among other things, enforces anti-discrimination laws for businesses that contract with the federal government....

Amanda Tyler comments on the new Religious Liberty Task Force

Aug 1, 2018 | Latest News, Reflections |

By BJC Executive Director Amanda Tyler Yet another announcement from the Trump administration was met with controversy this week. Attorney General Jeff Sessions hosted a Religious Liberty Summit, where he announced the creation of a Religious Liberty Task Force to...

Attorney General Announces Creation of Religious Liberty Task Force

Jul 30, 2018 | Blog |

Written by Don Byrd Attorney General Jeff Sessions wants you to know that the Department of Justice is committed to the enforcement of laws protecting religious liberty. Last month, Sessions announced a new initiative to bring awareness to the Religious Land Use and...

U.S. Supreme Court Upholds “Travel Ban” Against Religious Liberty Challenge

Jun 26, 2018 | Blog |

Written by Don Byrd Despite statements made by President Trump as both a candidate and as President expressing his desire to implement an immigration policy that excludes Muslims from entering the United States, the Supreme Court today ruled 5-4 that the most recent...