Maryland, N.J. courts affirm religious freedom of employers Written by In a recent post, I noted some signs that lower federal courts are adopting the protective approach toward religious freedom that has characterized the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent cases. Some...
Supreme Court 2023-24 preview: 3 issues so far Written by The U.S. Supreme Court began its current term this month. Between now and June 2024, the court will consider a range of cases. Some of them will impact the meaning and reach of critical constitutional...
Recent antisemitism prompts a needed reminder of America’s culture of religious freedom Written by In recent decades, disputes over religious freedom and the treatment of religious minorities in the United States have typically focused on government actions...
Ninth Circuit affirms religious freedom in California student group case Written by A recent federal legal decision from California regarding student groups highlights two important realities: (1) A sound understanding of religious freedom may be taking hold across...
Coverage of LDS Church tithing lawsuit is missing some key details Written by Originally published in The Salt Lake Tribune. The ongoing lawsuit against The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by a former member over past tithing payments has resulted in...