Courts
Supreme Court sides with Christian counselor in free speech case over gender dysphoria therapy(The Heartlander) — The Supreme Court sided with a Christian counselor who argued a Colorado law unconstitutionally forced her to affirm minors’ gender dysphoria rather than… Read More
Supreme Court
Property rights for religious organizations could get needed protections from SCOTUS(The Heartlander)–After more than 25 years of ambiguity, the U.S. Supreme Court could clarify a law regarding religious organizations’ property rights, according to First Liberty Institute, which filed an appeal… Read More
Free Speech
Lawmaker, officer warns Elgin officer firing could chill free speech(The Center Square) – An Illinois lawmaker and law enforcement officer is sharply criticizing the city of Elgin’s decision to fire an officer over social media posts, calling the move… Read More
Big Tech
Landmark Missouri lawsuit delivers massive blow to Biden-era social media censorshipA civil liberties group and Republican lawmakers are celebrating Tuesday’s historic victory preventing a repeat of the Biden administration’s policing of conservative online speech. Lawyers for… Read More
Government
Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission holds 6th hearing, touts health freedom turnaround from Biden-era censorshipThe Trump administration’s Religious Liberty Commission held its sixth hearing Monday on threats to religious liberty in the healthcare field, hearing from families, doctors, and religious leaders who faced government pressure to act… Read More
Illegal Immigration
U.S. Attorney Ryan Kriegshauser: ICE protestors be aware of limitations to First Amendment(The Sentinel) — Protests against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have become commonplace recently, both nationally and locally , and there have been violent confrontations and… Read More
Courts
Vermont backs down on Christian adoption discriminationIn victory for parents’ rights and religious freedom, Vermont officials have reversed course after revoking foster-care licenses from Christian families who would not affirm gender identity ideology. In a settlement after two… Read More
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Tennessee teacher removed after requesting religious exemption to avoid reading LGBT book to first gradersA Tennessee public-school teacher is facing disciplinary action and a possible termination after declining to read an LGBTQ book to his first-grade students, citing his religious convictions. First Liberty Institute… Read More
Culture
Pro-lifer considers legal action against Georgia town denying him permitsA Georgia town is facing potential legal action after allegedly preventing a pro-life advocate from speaking outside an abortion center. James Anthony regularly stood outside the Columbus Women’s Health Organization to share with passersby about alternatives to abortion. He… Read More
Public Education
Exclusive: NJ college denies Christian club funding solely due to religious status, demand letter alleges, in First Amendment disputeA college in New Jersey is denying a Christian club student funding solely because of its religious status, while the Christian members are forced to fund other campus groups, a new demand… Read More
Courts
Trump’s solicitor general champions religious freedom, education in Supreme Court appealThe Trump administration is on the side of Catholic preschools suing the Colorado government for religious discrimination. U.S. Solicitor General John Sauer released an amicus brief regarding the case, St. Mary Catholic Parish… Read More
Courts
Not Done: Harmeet Dhillon gives update on prosecution of Cities Church invaders(The Daily Signal) – Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon doesn’t care if people who obstruct worship services call themselves journalists. They’re still going to face the full penalty of the… Read More
Christianity
Americans’ support for religious liberty hits 7-year high(The Heartlander)–The only poll that tracks Americans’ support for religious freedom showed its strongest result since launching seven years ago. The score of 71 out of 100 demonstrates “Americans are increasingly unified… Read More
Courts
Court ruling affirms students’ free speech rights, parental rights over ‘thin-skinned’ school officialsA jury verdict in the case of a Tennessee high school student who posted memes criticizing his principal affirms not only the student’s right to free speech but also the role of parents in… Read More
Courts
Ukrainian Catholic church sues Pennsylvania town for right to build chapel in its own cemeteryA Catholic church is suing Pennsylvania town leaders for allegedly violating the church’s freedom of religion with burdensome zoning requirements. The Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church filed a lawsuit Jan. 7… Read More
Courts
Appeals court ruling secures religious freedom protections for faith-based orgsReligious organizations can hire every employee based on faith and moral lifestyle, per First Amendment freedoms, an appeals court unanimously ruled Tuesday – marking a new religious freedom victory for faith-based organizations. “Religious organizations shouldn’t be punished for exercising their… Read More
Courts
Oregon’s new pro-union law accused of chilling free speech, defying Supreme Court precedentAdvocates for workers’ rights are challenging a new Oregon law in court for allegedly violating the First Amendment and discriminating in favor of unions. Freedom Foundation filed the lawsuit Dec. 31 over… Read More
Courts
Eighth Circuit’s compelled speech decision on DEI is a win for First Amendment(The Sentinel) – In a victory for First Amendment rights, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of a group of school employees who… Read More
Government
HHS launches 5th religious discrimination investigation, protecting faith-based organizationsThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has launched its fifth religious discrimination investigation of the year, upholding its promise to protect religious exercises and rights of conscience. “The… Read More
Christian Schools
Christian charter school in TN gets support from AG, education reform advocatesTennessee may soon become the first state to officially fund a Christian public charter school. The Wilberforce Academy of Knoxville filed a lawsuit against the Knox… Read More