by William C. Duncan and Tracey M. Watson | Jan 23, 2026
Brown v. Labresh Written by William C. Duncan The appellants and appellants-intervenors have effectively explained the errors in the analysis of the District Court opinion below. Sutherland Institute writes separately to supplement the information provided in their...
by William C. Duncan | Jan 22, 2026
The constitutional case for Utah Fits All Written by The Utah Education Association is challenging a state program that allows families in need to receive scholarships so their children can access educational resources outside the public school system. There is...
by William C. Duncan | Jan 7, 2026
A New Year’s resolution worth keeping: Restoring the balance between states and Washington Written by William C. Duncan Federal promises are outpacing federal dollars, pushing costs onto states. “Guidance” from federal agencies often functions like unfunded mandates....
by William C. Duncan | Dec 17, 2025
Religious liberty doesn’t end at the college classroom door Written by William C. Duncan A recent story of a student being penalized for expressing religious beliefs as part of a college assignment raises a related concern about students being required to fulfill...
by William C. Duncan | Dec 15, 2025
St. Mary v. Roy Written by Through targeted regulations on religious schools, Colorado not only burdens the free exercise of petitioners. The majority of private schools in the State are religious and those who choose to operate consistent with the teachings of their...
