Utah v. Planned Parenthood Written by William C. Duncan The United States Supreme Court has convincingly identified the fatal flaws in plaintiff’s religious freedom claims. Plaintiff argues: “By imposing on Utahns the State’s inherently spiritual and religious view...
Cedar Park Assembly v. Kreidler Written by William C. Duncan Abortion has been at the center of a religious, moral, political, and judicial firestorm for decades. It has deeply divided our Nation. Centuries-old faith traditions and tens of millions of their...
From the archives: Be thankful for religious freedom (and the not-so-uniform Pilgrims) Written by William C. Duncan Initially written after the close of a contentious presidential election, this post points out that the circumstances that led to our celebration of...
The history behind ‘shouting fire in a crowded theater’ and other free speech phrases Written by William C. Duncan The free speech clause of the First Amendment is very simple: “Congress shall make no law … abridging the freedom of speech.” Public discussions...
Why ‘Chevron deference’ raises serious concerns about the separation of powers Written by William C. Duncan Originally published in Deseret News. Individuals with special expertise can be helpful in trying to understand and respond to challenges that are not well...
