Maine law limits educational vouchers to schools that require religious teaching in their curriculum. The Supreme Court began hearing arguments on a case regarding education funding in the…
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Religious Schools Restricted Under Build Back Better
Infrastructure funds cannot be used to improve their facilities. The Build Back Better social infrastructure plan of the administration’s agenda and the majority in Congress includes a provision…
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Supreme Court Orders Rehearing of Religious Liberty Case
Earlier ruling required the Catholic diocese to cover abortions. On Monday, the Supreme Court declined to take up a case over whether or not religious charities must provide…
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Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Foster Care Agency
The case addressed religious liberty versus LGBTQ inclusivity. In a unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling that upheld the religious rights of a Catholic foster…
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Supreme Court Declines Texas v. California Lawsuit
Case challenged California travel ban to Texas. On Monday the Supreme Court declined to take up a case between California and Texas that had the potential to weigh…
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In-Home Worship Ruled Protected by Supreme Court
Court says California’s restrictions violate religious liberty. The Supreme Court ruled late Friday prevented California from enforcing restrictions on in-person religious meetings in homes, including prayer groups and…
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Supreme Court Sidesteps Cases Claiming Religious Bias
Justices turn away cases involving religious rights in the workplace. On Monday, the Supreme Court declined to hear appeals of two cases with claims of illegal workplace religious…
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House Passes Equality Act
Bill had faced significant opposition. In a 224-206 vote, the House of Representatives passed the Equality Act on Friday. The legislation separates biological sex from so-called gender identity,…
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Equality Act Vote Slated for Today in House
Would restrict religious protections and expand them for gender identity. H.R. 5, a carryover from the 116th Congress, also known as the Equality Act, is scheduled for a…
Read MoreSupreme Court Okays Pastor’s Presence for Death Row Inmate
Willie B. Smith III will be allowed a pastor for lethal injection. Willie B. Smith III was scheduled to be executed through lethal injection this past week, but…
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