Potential SCOTUS case could protect supporters of unpopular causes from retribution Written by On May 17, 1954, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision striking down state laws segregating schools by race. It was the culmination of a multi-decade...
Religious Freedom 101: From Washington to WWII, the ups and downs Written by This is the second installment in a series about the history of religious freedom in the United States. Click here to read part 1. On August 17, 1790, President George Washington,...
Tax benefit in bill will help religious charities mitigate coronavirus crisis Written by Churches and faith-based nonprofits are often some of the first to step up in a time of crisis. Much like doctors, police officers, firefighters and other first...
Can the government order churches to close without violating the First Amendment? Written by Churches are often at the forefront of emergency response and caring for the needy. The pandemic of COVID-19 has been no exception. Churches and other religious...
COVID-19 concerns have a rare impact on Supreme Court – but its work still goes on Written by As the nation works steadily to get ahead of COVID-19 by postponing or canceling large gatherings and practicing social distancing, the U.S. Supreme Court is doing...
