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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


U.S. State Department Weighs in on UK Christian Free Speech Case

A Rastafarian is suing after his religious rights were violated when his dreadlocks were forcibly shaved in prison.

April 24th, 2025

Over the past few months, the United States government has become increasingly vocal about its concerns over U.K. speech laws. Some, including members of the newly elected U.S. government, would argue that these “speech laws” are actually censorship laws. One cannot deny that the First Amendment in the United States gives its citizens inherently stronger Read More


Texas Judge Still Suing After Refusing to Marry Gay Couples

A Texas judge is suing a state commission after being sanctioned for refusing to perform same-sex weddings.

November 1st, 2024

One of the most well-known aspects of the Universal Life Church (ULC) is the ability of its ministers to officiate weddings. Combined with the relative ease of becoming a ULC minister, this makes it an obvious way for LGBTQ couples to marry with help from their friends and loved ones. The motto of the ULC, Read More


Louisiana Mandates Display of Ten Commandments in All Public Schools

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

July 2nd, 2024

One of the most fascinating things about our nation is that each state has considerable freedom to set its own laws. When traveling from one end of the country to the other, you might experience drastically different regulations on things like traffic, self-defense, and divorce. However, one common characteristic across all States is the division Read More


What is the Definition of an “Undue Hardship” in a Religious Discrimination Lawsuit?

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

April 16th, 2024

As an American worker, you may be aware that your employer cannot discriminate against you for religious reasons. If you request an exemption to certain workplace requirements due to religious reasons, your employer may be legally obliged to respect your faith. The word “may” is very important in this context since US employers can avoid Read More


Why the Eclipse is Triggering Religious Lawsuits in the United States

A recent religious freedom lawsuit filed by prisoners in NY state argued it was unconstitutional not to allow them to view the solar eclipse.

April 12th, 2024

Throughout time, countless religions have focused on sun worship. When you consider the qualities of our local star, this should not come as a major surprise. Known as “Sol” by astronomers, the sun is the brightest object in our sky. It is also an essential driver of life on Earth. Without it, humanity and all Read More


Apache Group Pushes Back Against Copper Mine Development 

An Apache group is pushing back against a proposed copper mine on sacred ground, arguing the mine threatens their religious freedom.

April 9th, 2024

The United States is home to numerous religions. In order of popularity, the top five are Christianity, Judaism, Mormonism, Islam, and Buddhism, the religiously unaffiliated outnumber all groups except for Christians. Although these top five religions dominate headlines when it comes to legal developments, they are not the oldest in the United States. Native Americans Read More


Why are Catholics So Friendly Toward Migrants?

Some Catholics are coming under fire from their own governments for supporting migrants, which they view as a biblical mandate.

April 5th, 2024

Today, immigration is one of the most controversial issues in the United States. Not only that, but it is proving to be a major flashpoint as we approach the next presidential elections. Many Americans have very strong views on this subject, and it is perhaps one of the most polarizing issues in the modern world. Read More


Orthodox Jew Sues JetBlue After Being Forced to Sit Next to a Woman

An Orthodox Jew Is suing JetBlue after the airline kicked him off the plane for refusing to sit next to a woman.

March 28th, 2024

Different religions have different views about women, and this often proves to be one of the most controversial subjects in American society. While some religions view women in virtually the same way as men, others view each gender in a much more distinct light. There may be specific rules regarding women that do not apply Read More


Was the United States Founded as a Christian Nation?

While America is not a Christian Nation from a constitutional standpoint, the drumbeat of those arguing otherwise is getting louder.

March 22nd, 2024

Ask any constitutional scholar about America’s official religion, and they will likely tell you that it has none. This is, of course, written into the Constitution, and since its inception, the government has been very careful to separate church and state. However, not everyone agrees with this time-honored principle – and some argue that the Read More