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Posts tagged ‘First Amendment’

 

Muslim and Christian Parents are Working Together

Muslim and Christian parents filed suit against their kids' school for not allowing them to opt out of lessons on gender and sexuality.

June 1st, 2023

Christians and Muslims have not exactly seen eye-to-eye over the years. After all, there was that whole business about the Crusades. More recently, tensions have been stirred up by conflicts in the Middle East, terrorist attacks, and so on. But it is important to note that there are certain things that Muslims and Christians agree on, and Read More


Student Suspended for Quoting the Bible

A student at a public community college in New Jersey was recently suspended after quoting the Bible, and now he has filed a lawsuit.

May 26th, 2023

The assumption is that when you send your child to school, they will be free to speak their mind. Schools – and especially colleges – are supposed to be places where new ideas can flow freely. These are places where intellectuals debate interesting ideas and challenge each other’s philosophies. As long as a student’s speech Read More


Another Worker Sues for Being Forced to Work on Sundays

A cook at IHOP is suing his former employer for religious discrimination after the company fired him for refusing to work on Sundays.

May 19th, 2023

You may recall that just a few weeks ago the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case of a postal worker who was apparently forced to work on Sundays – despite his religious views. This case has the potential to mark a significant change in US employment law, and the verdict could send shockwaves Read More


Who Can Legally Officiate a Wedding in the United States?

It is possible to get ordained online through the Universal Life Church in a matter of minutes, allowing you to legally officiate a wedding.

May 17th, 2023

The United States is now a multicultural country filled with people who identify with all kinds of religions. You might argue that it has always been this way, as even the early Christian settlers came from a range of denominations. One of the most important processes in any religion is marriage, and each religion has Read More


Boston’s Flag-Raising Program Does Not Constitute Government Speech

In a Supreme Court case last year, the court found the City of Boston's flag-raising program does not constitute government speech.

May 12th, 2023

In another Supreme Court case that was decided last year, the court unanimously found that the flag-raising program in Boston does not constitute government speech and thus the city’s refusal to fly a Christian flag violated the organization’s First Amendment rights. In the case Shurtleff v. Boston, the court further abandoned the Lemon Test discussed Read More


The Supreme Court Will Debate Religious Discrimination

The Supreme Court has taken up a case regarding religious discrimination that has the potential to upend the balance of power at work.

May 9th, 2023

The Supreme Court has agreed to debate the question of religious discrimination in the workplace, stemming from a lawsuit filed by a postal carrier who refused to work on Sundays. The outcome of this debate could change the way American workers are treated, and this could have an impact on anyone else who wants to Read More


Maine’s Taxpayer Funding Lawsuit Explained

In Maine, a new lawsuit has been filed against the state for limiting religious exemptions for schools that receive taxpayer funding.

May 3rd, 2023

Many parents choose to send their children to religious schools for obvious reasons. During the early years of our life, we spend more of our waking hours at school than at any other place – especially if we stay after class to engage in extra-curricular activities like sports or clubs. The truth is that many Read More


Is the “Lemon Test” for Religious Law still Relevant after Kennedy v. Bremerton School District?

The Lemon Test had traditionally been used to determine the constitutionality of religious law, but this test was overruled last year.

April 21st, 2023

The First Amendment is clear when it comes to religion, and there are two provisions that cover the intersection between religion and free speech. The first is the Free Exercise Clause, and the second is the Establishment Clause. But while the wording is clear, the decision of whether to apply these provisions to any given situation is Read More


Supreme Court Chips Away at 14th Amendment in Dobbs Ruling

The Supreme Court's decision finding women have no right to an abortion undermined the 14th Amendment and its Due Process Clause.

April 6th, 2023

In probably the most momentous decision pertaining to constitutional rights of the past half-century, the Supreme Court last year ruled that the women have no right to an abortion and overruled 50 years of precedent on this matter. In Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the 6-3 conservative supermajority on the Supreme Court found that Read More


Christian Adoption Agency Wins $250,000 Settlement

A Christian adoption agency in New York won a lawsuit against the state over its refusal to serve same-sex and unmarried couples.

March 29th, 2023

Across many religions in the United States, adoption is seen as one of the most selfless things you can do. If you have the ability to take on a child who has no parents, it can be an extremely life-altering decision. Both parents and adopted children can gain a sense of togetherness while contributing to Read More