by William C. Duncan | Mar 14, 2024
Social media cases at Supreme Court show how policymakers need to reach a balance on regulation Written by William C. Duncan The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in two consolidated cases last month that involve content regulation on social media. The...
by William C. Duncan | Mar 6, 2024
Unanimous decision on Trump’s ballot access pushes back on ‘partisan court’ narrative Written by The most closely watched U.S. Supreme Court decisions are typically issued near the end of the court’s term in June, but the big news came early this year. In a...
by William C. Duncan | Feb 28, 2024
Human rights violations in China, Nicaragua are sad examples of a lack of religious freedom Written by A recent Google alert on religious freedom pointed to two religious freedom cases in the United States. One is an ongoing dispute between the state of Texas and a...
by William C. Duncan | Feb 21, 2024
Key questions and answers about healthcare sharing ministries Written by William C. Duncan One of the bills being considered in the Utah Legislature this session would create reporting requirements for “health care sharing ministries.” Although the law specifically...
by William C. Duncan | Feb 14, 2024
Utah’s proactive work on religious freedom will help head off conflicts Written by William C. Duncan Utah has not experienced many of the religious freedom controversies that some other states have. The state is not trying to force churches to pay for abortion...
by William C. Duncan | Feb 8, 2024
What’s behind the mess at the Texas border? Written by William C. Duncan On Feb. 4, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox joined 14 other governors in Texas to discuss the challenge that state is experiencing as large numbers of individuals are illegally crossing the Texas border,...
by William C. Duncan | Feb 8, 2024
What would Utah’s version of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act look like? Written by William C. Duncan Originally published in Deseret News. The Utah Legislature is considering a state version of the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act in the form...
by William C. Duncan | Feb 1, 2024
Supreme Court may end ‘Chevron deference’: Here’s what that means Written by William C. Duncan A pattern has developed each time a presidential administration changes: Administrative agencies begin to suggest changes in regulations adopted by the previous...
by William C. Duncan | Jan 25, 2024
Are religious universities safer for Jewish students than secular schools? Written by William C. Duncan It is a tragic reality that for centuries, many people tried to justify their antisemitism with religious beliefs. This may explain a reaction reported by Naomi...
by William C. Duncan | Jan 17, 2024
Supreme Court case could have impact on housing affordability Written by William C. Duncan Most of us, when asked to name our constitutional rights, think immediately about things such as the rights of free speech or religious exercise from the First Amendment....