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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Religious freedom has long been a cornerstone of American democracy, yet in recent years, Christians across the nation have faced growing challenges to openly practicing their faith. From legal battles over religious expression in public spaces to businesses being forced to act against their beliefs, concerns over anti-Christian bias have […]
On July 8, 2020, Calvary Chapel Dayton Valley filed an application with the United States Supreme Court for an Emergency Application for an Injunction Pending Appellate Review. The respondents are Steve Sisolak, in his official capacity as Governor of Nevada; Aaron Ford, in his official capacity as Attorney General of […]
On Friday a federal judge in Michigan allowed Dumont v. Lyon to move forward. Experts say this case impacts faith-based charities across the country that provide adoption services and LGBT couples seeking to adopt and foster children. Dumont v. Lyon focuses on whether faith-based adoption agencies can turn away same-sex […]