The free exercise of religion is at the heart of suits out of Louisiana, Colorado, and California. The Supreme Court kicked off its fall term on Monday. The…
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FBI Severs Ties with Groups Labeling “Extremists“
Director Patel said his agency “won’t partner with political fronts masquerading as watchdogs.“ The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced it was disconnecting its ties with the Anti-Defamation…
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State Department Revokes Visas for Noncitizens Celebrating Kirk Assassination
The president’s administration follows through on warnings to noncitizens who “glorify violence and hatred.” State Secretary Marco Rubio announced that his department is revoking the visas of non-citizens…
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HHS Reinforces Religious and Conscience Exemptions from Childhood Vaccine Mandates
Civil rights director says, “Explicit religious exemptions, state religious freedom laws may limit vaccine mandates that substantially burden religious exercise.“ The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’…
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FBI Announces Charlie Kirk’s Assassin in Custody
Utah governor participates in news conference, saying, “We got him.” The Federal Bureau of Investigation confirmed on Friday that the alleged shooter who assassinated Charlie Kirk on September…
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President to Award Posthumous Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk
Vice President escorts his coffin and his widow home to Arizona. President Donald Trump announced that he will posthumously award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk,…
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President Trump Launches the “America Prays” Initiative
The president spoke at the Religious Liberty Commission that met at the Museum of the Bible. President Donald Trump announced the America Prays initiative on Monday, highlighting the role…
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Congressmen Propose “National Day of the Bible“
President Trump gives his family Bible, used in both inaugurations, to the Museum of the Bible. Representatives Michael Cloud of Texas and Glenn Thompson of Pennsylvania introduced a…
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Gunman Kills 2 Children in Minnesota Catholic School Shooting
17 others were injured as the shooter opened fire during Mass. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara confirmed that a gunman killed 2 children and injured 17 other people,…
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Church, State, and Religious Freedom in America
The phrase “separation of church and state” is often cited in discussions about religious freedom and government involvement in religion. What are its origins and and how has its interpretations significantly influenced American law and culture?
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