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Posts tagged ‘First Amendment’

 

Texas School Districts Forced to Remove Ten Commandments

A sign on the side of the highway with some of the ten commandments on it.

December 10th, 2025

In November of 2025, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) reported that Texas school districts were set to remove displays of the Ten Commandments. This comes after a major decision by a U.S. District Judge and a successful lawsuit filed by a number of “multifaith and nonreligious” families in the relevant school districts. This case Read More


Supreme Court Set to Hear Rastafarian Inmate Religious Discrimination Lawsuit

Prison bars

December 3rd, 2025

On November 7, 2025, the SCOTUS blog reported that the Supreme Court was preparing to hear oral arguments in an interesting religious discrimination case. The case involves a Rastafarian inmate who claims that a prison warden violated his religious rights while he was incarcerated. The case has generated interest from various groups, including the current administration and Read More


Christian Group Sues Seattle After Mayor Blames Them for Violence

A supporter of LGBTQ rights holding a sign at a rally.

November 28th, 2025

A significant number of protests have erupted across the United States for various reasons over the last few years, and Seattle has certainly seen its fair share of people expressing their First Amendment rights. Mayors of various cities have reacted to these protests in different ways, and the Mayor of Seattle has allegedly chosen to Read More


Coast Guard Vaccine Lawsuit Sets Stage for Future Religious Accommodations

Bottles of the COVID-19 Vaccine

November 25th, 2025

According to the Human Resources Director, a recent decision in a workplace discrimination lawsuit has “shaken up” rules regarding vaccines and religious accommodations. This lawsuit involved over one thousand Coast Guardsmen who alleged that they had been unfairly denied benefits and protections due to their refusal to accept the COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Specifically, the court Read More


Major Tech Company Accused of Discriminating Against Jewish Employee

A beard on a man.

November 21st, 2025

The wave of religious discrimination lawsuits continues in the United States, and the latest company to feel the effects is one of the biggest names in the tech industry. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has accused Apple, Inc. of discriminating and retaliating against a Jewish worker, and this could prove to be a major Read More


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


Psychedelic Church Fights for Right to Use Flavored E-Cigarettes

An animated image of the Bill of Rights.

November 11th, 2025

The intersection of drug use and religion in the United States raises many questions, and it can lead to interesting religious freedom lawsuits. The country has certainly seen its fair share of lawsuits involving the consumption of marijuana by Rastafarians, who see this drug as a central aspect of their faith. There have also been Read More


Satanic Temple of Iowa Gets Permission to Read Paradise Lost at Courthouse

A courthouse with ornate columns.

November 7th, 2025

In September of 2025, The Times Republican reported that the Satanic Temple of Iowa had received permission to carry out a reading at the Tama County Courthouse. The Satanists are going to read “Paradise Lost” by John Milton from start to finish, and the entire process will take 12 hours. Like virtually anything that 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


Psychedelic Mushroom Religion Wins Major Victory in Utah Court

Salt Lake City, Utah with the Wasatch Mountain Range in the background.

October 23rd, 2025

Many religions throughout history have incorporated drugs into their rituals. Some Native American tribes use psychedelic cactus in their religious ceremonies. The Rastafarians regularly use cannabis. Some believe that ancient European groups used certain mushrooms during their rituals and festivals as well. A recent court case in Utah could pave the way for the religious, Read More