SCOTUS Appears Sympathetic to Catholic Charities in Wisconsin Case
The Supreme Court justices appeared unpersuaded that religious organizations must ‘proselytize’ to be deemed religious by government authorities.
Results from Tag: 'free exercise of religion'
SCOTUS to Decide Whether Catholic Charities Are ‘Religious Enough’
At stake: Whether Catholic Charities can claim a religious exemption from Wisconsin’s unemployment insurance taxes.
Vermont Bill Proposal Could Jeopardize Seal of Confession
According to the senator who plans to introduce the legislation, the proposal ‘tries to make clear there [will be] no confidentiality’ exception, regardless of the context in which the clergy member becomes aware of the information.
Supreme Court Should Flag School District for Personal Foul Over Coach’s Postgame Prayer
COMMENTARY: In ‘Kennedy v. Bremerton School District,’ the nation’s highest court will clarify the Constitution’s protection of the religious expression of teachers, coaches and other public servants.
How Would Religious Freedom Fare With Common-Good Constitutionalists?
COMMENTARY: This way to interpret the law looks to be a nice antidote for the ills facing our country today. But scratch beneath the surface and you find all sorts of dangers to cherished liberties.
Federal Judges Decline to Block New York Worship Restrictions
Gov. Cuomo last week threatened to close religious institutions if they did not agree to and enforce public health rules proposed by the city, once the rules were enacted.
Assessing 25 Years of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act
The law remains a key standard for judging free-exercise claims.
Little Sisters Vow to Continue to Follow Consciences After Court Rules Against Them in Mandate Case
The 10th Circuit Court said the religious order failed to show that the HHS mandate required a substantial burden on their free exercise of religion.
