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…
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Supreme 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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Supreme Court Allows Indoor Worship in California
Permits certain restrictions while lifting others. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled late last week that California churches could resume meeting indoors. The divided decision still allows for the…
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Education Department Announces Faith-Based Equal Treatment Rule
Participation in Social Service programs do not endanger legal rights and protections. This week the Department of Education announced a joint final rule, with eight other federal agencies,…
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Supreme Court Rules for Worshippers
New York governor may not ban gatherings due to COVID. In a 5-4 decision right before Thanksgiving, the Supreme Court barred New York from enforcing certain limits on…
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Supreme Court Hears Second Day of Cases
Cases deal with drug prices and religious freedom. As the October 2020 term of the U.S. Supreme Court got underway, the Justices heard the second day of arguments…
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Senator Cruz Questions Pentagon’s Stance on Religion
Sends letter to Secretary of Defense after Christian U.S. Air Force veteran’s talk was canceled. In a letter to Defense Secretary Esper, Senator Ted Cruz of Texas indicated…
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California Churches Fight For the Right to Sing
Free speech and freedom of religion should protect the right to sing in church, the lawsuit says. A lawsuit has been filed in federal court in Sacramento by…
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