In the 1990s the U.S. Supreme Court decided a handful of religious liberty cases on the basis of the First Amendment’s free speech clause. The most significant of these was Rosenberger v. University ...
The Supreme Court’s decision last month to hear arguments in 303 Creative v. Elenis has renewed worry among some conservatives about the fate of religious liberty. Lorie Smith, the woman at the center ...
No longer looking much like a wall. In particular, we have repeatedly held that a State violates the Free Exercise Clause when it excludes religious observers from otherwise available public benefits.
"The Roberts court is populated with judges who are religious and believe that religious principles, precepts and beliefs are paramount. It is altering the balance between the Free Exercise Clause and ...
In Fiddler on the Roof, the main character—Tevye der Milkhiker—begins the play with an ode to “Tradition.” The song recounts how the duties of religion, family, and work ensure continuity amid change.
Texas wants to post the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms. Other states want to bring religion back to schools and public spaces. It ought to be a no-brainer — they cannot do that. The ...
Access these resources as a member - it's free! Attorney General Jeff Sessions spoke about the idea of the free exercise of religion. These clips help explain the concept of the free exercise of ...
When Justice Kennedy reigned supreme, advocates on both sides had to frame arguments to appeal to the swing vote's proclivities. Mix a little federalism, sprinkle some dignity, balance everything out, ...