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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


Kansas Statehouse Site of Attempted Satanic “Black Mass”

The Satanist from the Black Mass held at the Kansas statehouse back in March was able to avoid charges stemming from an altercation.

April 9th, 2025

The local Satanic Grotto in Kansas recently attempted to carry out a “Black Mass” at the Capitol. Most people have no idea what a “Black Mass” even is, but various Christian organizations desperately tried to stop this ritual from taking place. Even the archbishop got involved. What does this story tell us about religious freedoms 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


Supreme Court Set to Address Challenge to Colorado’s Ban on Conversion Therapy

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal regarding a Colorado law that bans conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ youth.

March 26th, 2025

Conversion therapy is a highly controversial topic. It involves an attempt to shift a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity through various methods. Historically, conversion therapy has targeted children or young adults who are attracted to the same sex. It stems from a pseudoscientific argument that sexuality and gender identity can and should be changed Read More


Church of Satan Continues to Cause Controversy  

The Church of Satan and its supporters continue to cause controversy both in the United States and across the pond.

March 21st, 2025

The Church of Satan is one of the most controversial organizations in the American religious community. But one should remember that it is a legitimate organization – and it is surprisingly organized. Some claim that it is simply a front for atheists who want to make a point. Others seem to be legitimate Satanists who Read More


Religious Parents Unite to Opt-Out of Lessons on Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity

Religious parents are suing their school district in order to opt their children out of sexual orientation & gender identity education.

March 18th, 2025

Education on sexual orientation & gender identity (SOGI) is one the most controversial issues in American elementary schools today. Parents on both sides of this issue feel strongly about it, but perhaps the most interesting element of this story is the way in which it has united people of various faiths. Those who are most 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


Baha’i Faith Implicated in Lawsuit

The Baha'i faith has been implicated in an ongoing lawsuit between Hollywood stars Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively.

March 5th, 2025

Celebrity lawsuits never fail to attract attention for obvious reasons. Many of these cases are largely inconsequential, and they would be considered routine if not for their participants. That said, celebrity lawsuits often educate the public about how our legal system works, and to that end, one might argue they serve a useful purpose. For 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