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Archive for the ‘Federal Law’ Category.

 

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


A Slew of New Church Lawsuits

Several new church-related lawsuits have been filed involving everything from the resettlement of refugees to the appointment of new pastors.

May 28th, 2025

Over the past week or so, the United States has seen a few notable church lawsuits and legal developments. First, a major church has refused to resettle a group of refugees recently brought to the United States by the Trump administration. Second, a different church has taken a completely different stance by suing the Trump Read More


Cashier Claims Employer “Ridiculed” the Ten Commandments

A cashier in Kansas filed a religious discrimination lawsuit over employee guidelines modeled after the 10 Commandments.

May 21st, 2025

Religious discrimination lawsuits in the United States can be quite complex, and something as simple as employee training can lead to serious disputes. This was made clear after a recent lawsuit involving a cashier who claims his beliefs were “ridiculed” by his employer. What can this lawsuit teach us about religious freedoms and the First Read More


Megachurch Lawsuit Receives DOJ’s Blessing

A North Carolina megachurch is suing the county claiming it is being discriminated against due to zoning laws that inhibit its growth.

May 15th, 2025

Lawsuits involving zoning applications rarely make headlines, but the involvement of the Department of Justice and a major North Carolina “megachurch” has generated considerable interest in one of these cases. The case involves the Summit Church, a Baptist Evangelical organization with 12 campuses across the Tar Heel State. It regularly attracts over 10,000 people per Read More


Latest Religious Lawsuits Target Tech Company and Ohio School Districts

Two recent lawsuits against a tech company and Ohio school district offer a glimpse into a new landscape of Christian religious litigation.

May 9th, 2025

Two recent religious lawsuits in the United States have targeted a tech company and Ohio school districts. Both of these lawsuits were filed by Christian groups, and they have much in common. They highlight the rising trend of religious individuals fighting for their rights in the United States, and it seems that Christians are more Read More


Federal Judge Allows ICE to Raid Churches

Churches are no longer placed of sanctuary and refuge from ICE (as they previously had been) in Trump's America.

April 30th, 2025

In April of 2025, a federal judge ruled that immigration agents had the authority to carry out deportation operations inside houses of worship. Previously, numerous churches and religious organizations had sued the federal government, claiming that undocumented migrants had the right to visit places of worship without fearing deportation. It seems that the age-old concept Read More


Wrongful Termination Lawsuit Alleges “Catholic Purge”

Two recent lawsuits against a tech company and Ohio school district offer a glimpse into a new landscape of Christian religious litigation.

April 4th, 2025

A group of former employees in Florida have alleged that they were fired specifically because of their religious faiths. This is not the first time a religious discrimination lawsuit in Florida has been filed, and it certainly won’t be the last. However, it is definitely one of the most unique – and it involves strange Read More


New Executive Order Could Cause EEOC to Shift its Focus

Two recent lawsuits against a tech company and Ohio school district offer a glimpse into a new landscape of Christian religious litigation.

March 11th, 2025

For the past few decades, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has focused on a wide range of employment discrimination cases. These have included not only religious discrimination but also discrimination based on race, national origin, disability, and gender. However, the new administration could force the EEOC to shift its priorities to a considerable degree thanks Read More


Churches are Pushing Back Against U.S. Immigration Policies

A North Carolina megachurch is suing the county claiming it is being discriminated against due to zoning laws that inhibit its growth.

February 19th, 2025

Since the arrival of the new administration, immigration policies in the United States have changed drastically. While many Americans are happy about these changes, the voice of discontent grows louder and louder. Among these voices are many church representatives. Although people of various faiths have been expressing their views on immigration for many years, the Read More