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Archive for the ‘Federal Law’ Category.

 

Pastor Sues ICE for Shooting Him in the Head With Pepper Balls

Protesters marching against ICE with a sign that reads "Jesus was an immigrant."

November 18th, 2025

Chicago has seen a considerable amount of turmoil in recent weeks, as local protestors make their voices heard amidst the growing immigration controversy in the United States. Putting the political aspects of this conflict aside, the situation has also caused considerable violence and injuries to people on both sides. One such incident involved a pastor Read More


Appeals Court Reinstates School After Refusal to Play Against Transgender Athlete

A picture of gendered bathrooms

November 14th, 2025

Transgender athletes have become a major point of controversy not just in the United States, but across the world. Those who support these athletes argue that people should be able to participate in sporting events of their choosing, based on which gender they identify with. Opponents to transgender athletes argue that this is destroying the Read More


Restaurant Agrees to Settle Religious Discrimination Lawsuit over Modest Clothing

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October 29th, 2025

In September of 2025, multiple sources reported that a restaurant chain had agreed to settle a religious discrimination lawsuit for $50,000 regarding an applicant’s desire to wear modest clothing. This represents yet another victory in a long line of similar cases, and religious individuals are clearly experiencing greater success as they fight for their right Read More


Teacher Who Refused to Sue Trans Students’ Preferred Names Heading to Trial

Students in a classroom

October 17th, 2025

Transgender issues have intersected with religious freedoms in many complex, interesting ways. From classrooms and bathrooms to hospitals and courts, transgender individuals have fought for their rights to a considerable degree. At the same time, religious groups in the United States have become increasingly vocal about their own rights, arguing that the government is impeding Read More


Nun Squares Up Against Buddhist Abbots in California Religious Lawsuit

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October 8th, 2025

A religious battle is playing out in California courts. On one side, a Buddhist nun claims that she was sexually assaulted by two abbots. On the other hand, the abbots claim that this nun is guilty of extortion, theft, and immigration fraud. Who is telling the truth? This question will ultimately be decided by the Read More


Massachusetts Religious Sect Accused of Breaking Child Labor Laws

High School Student Praying in a Corridor.

September 24th, 2025

In August of 2025, a Christian sect in Massachusetts was accused of breaking child labor laws in a lawsuit filed by an 18-year-old. The Christian sect operates in the Cape Cod Bay area, and it has existed since the 1970s. Now, the organization finds itself under the spotlight – as numerous sources report on the Read More


Rastafarian Forced to Shave Dreadlocks in Prison, Sparking Lawsuit

An animated image of the Bill of Rights.

July 9th, 2025

A Rastafarian man says that he was forced to shave off his dreadlocks in prison, and he is now suing. The United States Supreme Court has agreed to take up the case, and the outcome could be interesting. Just last week, we wrote about a case involving Native American inmates who could not follow their Read More


Department of Corrections Sued for Failing to Accommodate Religious Rights of Native Americans

The ACLU recently sued a Rhode Island prison after it found a history of violating the religious rights of Native Americans.

July 2nd, 2025

When we think about “American religions,” we mostly picture followers of Judaism or Christianity, but one might argue that the original American religion was (and still is) the faith of the indigenous people. These individuals lived in the country before Europeans and other individuals arrived, and they practiced their own faith. Although these traditions were Read More


Man Settles After Fighting for His Right to Wear Religious T-Shirts to Work

A company recently settled a lawsuit with a former employee who was terminated for wearing t-shirts with anti-LGBTQ+ messaging.

June 11th, 2025

In May 2025, it was reported that a man in Iowa had settled a lawsuit against his employer for not allowing him to wear Christian t-shirts. The undisclosed sum represents a victory for the man, who argued that his faith required him to share his biblical teachings with his co-workers. What does this case say about the right Read More


Time Off for Sabbath: An Increasingly Common Cause of EEOC Lawsuits

Once again, taking time off to observe the Sabbath is in the news as a hotel employee was refused this accommodation by her employer.

June 4th, 2025

The Sabbath is a time of rest for many people of faith, including Jews and Christians. It represents the seventh day of the creation story, which tells that God took the seventh day of the week to rest. As a result of this story, many people of faith believe that it is their duty to Read More