On June 16, 2025, the newly formed Religious Liberty Commission, established by President Donald Trump to advise him on issues of faith, conscience, and law, convened its inaugural hearing at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C. The meeting brought together notable religious leaders, legal scholars, and cultural figures […]
Yearly Archives: 2025
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Introduction In a significant decision affirming religious autonomy, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a landmark ruling in Catholic Charities Bureau v. Wisconsin Labor and Industry Review Commission on June 5, 2025. The decision underscores the rights of religious organizations to manage their internal operations in accordance with their faith and […]
In a major development for religious liberty and school choice, the U.S. Supreme Court has deadlocked in a high-profile case that could have opened the door to publicly funded religious charter schools. By splitting 4–4, the justices allowed a lower court decision to stand, blocking Oklahoma’s attempt to fund what […]
In recent years, religious freedom cases have increasingly drawn public attention, often framed as conservative victories. Indeed, recent judicial and legislative successes for politically conservative religious groups have sparked concern from many on the political left. However, a closer examination reveals that religious liberty has historically and continues to protect […]
April 2025 has been a pivotal month for religious liberty worldwide. From landmark court cases in the United States to escalating tensions in Nigeria and India, the past 30 days have highlighted both the resilience and fragility of religious freedom. This article recaps five significant developments that underscore the ongoing […]
In an age of instant information, the line between truth and falsehood is increasingly blurred. A recent controversy surrounding a purported draft executive order allegedly aimed at dismantling the Office of International Religious Freedom exemplifies how easily misinformation can spread—and how difficult truth can be to discern. Allegations and Denials […]
On April 8, 2025, the National Education Association (NEA) issued a press release urging the Supreme Court to reject what it calls “attempts to force states to fund religious charter schools.” This statement accompanied an amicus brief filed in Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board v. Drummond and St. Isidore of […]
Recently, the debate over religious liberty and religious authority has once again risen to the forefront of American public life. At the heart of this discussion lies a critical question: How do we balance the freedom to practice one’s beliefs without coercion or restriction while preserving the communal norms and […]
Religious freedom continues to be a highly contested and vital area of discourse, influencing legislation, judicial decisions, and societal norms around the globe. Over the past month, numerous significant developments have shaped conversations about how societies balance individual religious liberties with broader social, legal, and public health considerations. Below are […]
Religious liberty has long been a cornerstone of American democracy, enshrined in the First Amendment as both a protection and a principle. In 1988, former U.S. Solicitor General and Brigham Young University law professor Rex E. Lee delivered a seminal speech on this topic at BYU, dissecting the legal foundations […]