Category: Religious Freedom
Religious Freedom Law Introduced by Georgia’s Governor: ‘I Want Georgia to be Known as a Sanctuary State for People of Faith’
Reacting to the spate of church closure orders issued around the country from various governors...
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‘Daughters of Kobani’ – The Story of Kurdish Women Who Fought for Religious Freedom and Equality Against ISIS and Won
In 2020, the vast majority of news coverage here in the United States was dominated by the...
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California Legislator Introduces ‘Religion is Essential Act’
California state Senator Brian Jones introduced (SB 397), the “Religion is Essential Act,” to the...
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States Introduce ‘Religion is Essential’ Bills – Here’s How You Can Speak Up for Religious Freedom
States are working to protect religious organizations from discriminatory treatment and codify...
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New Arkansas Law Declares Religious Organizations ‘Essential’ – Protects Churches During State of Emergency
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson signed into law a measure that “recognizes that churches are...
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Supreme Court Ends California’s Worship Ban, Orders State to Permit Houses of Worship 25% Capacity
The Supreme Court ended California’s total ban on indoor worship in a late-night order on Friday....
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Nativity Scene Legal Victory for Indiana Courthouse
A federal appeals court has upheld the constitutionality of a Nativity scene display on the lawn...
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Two Recent 9th Circuit Decisions Affirm Equal Treatment for Churches During COVID-19 Lockdowns
In a couple recent court cases involving restrictions on indoor worship attendance, the 9th U.S....
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Religious Freedom Lawsuit: Court Strikes Down HHS ‘Transgender Mandate’ for Health Care
A U.S. District Court struck down a “transgender mandate” from the Department of Health and Human...
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Appeals Court Tosses Governor Cuomo’s Church Restrictions, Rules They ‘Discriminate Against Religion’
A federal appeals court has ruled against Democrat New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s 10- and...
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Los Angeles County Drops Capacity Restrictions on Houses of Worship in Time for Christmas
Just in time for Christmas, Los Angeles County has dropped all of its capacity restrictions on...
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ADF Wins at the Ninth Circuit and Provides Christmas Miracle for Churches in Nevada
Churches in Nevada have experienced a Christmas miracle, as the Ninth Circuit recently sided with...
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